1 pound tomatoes (6 plum tomatoes) 1 tablespoon olive oil. 2 pounds pork butt, cut into 2-inch pieces. 1 tablespoon salt. 1 medium onion, diced (1 cup) ...

Cover partially and simmer over low heat until the pork is tender, about 2 hours. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the pork to a bowl and let cool slightly. Boil the sauce until it is reduced to 4 ...

Preparation. Pork Filling Step 1. Heat lard in a large heavy pot over medium-high. Cook onion, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and softened, 6–8 minutes.

Alternatively, wrap 1/4 cup of tamale filling in a rectangle of foil, forming an oval shape, and twist the ends securely. Place the tamales, seam-side down, in a large steamer basket, in several ...

Half recipe: Halve all the ingredients except the garlic: Use 4 cloves for the pork filling. Cook the filling in a 10-inch high-sided skillet or large frying pan. Use one of the cooked garlic cloves ...

Growing up as a first-generation Mexican American, tamales were — and will always be — a holiday staple. They’re a labor of love that brings everyone together. Coming from an incredibly large family, ...