| pork Tamales In Banana Leaves (tamales Con Puerco) 1 Pound Boneless Pork Shoulder, Cut Into 1/2-inch Cubes
3 Cups Water
1 Small White Onion, Halved
2 Cloves Garlic
1 Pound Fresh Tomatillos, Husks Removed
boiling Water
3 Fresh Poblano Chiles, Roasted, Peeled, Seeded And De-veined
10 Small Romaine Lettuce Leaves
3 Sprigs Fresh Cilantro
3 Tablespoons Chopped White Onions
7 1/2 Tablespoons Lard Or Vegetable Shortening (at Room Temperature)
2 Cups Masa Harina®
1 1/2 Teaspoons Salt
1 1/2 Teaspoons Baking Powder
4 Or 5 Banana Leaves
tomato Wedges note: Aluminum Foil May Be Substituted For Banana Leaves. place Pork, The 3 Cups Water, Onion Halves And 1 Clove Of The Garlic In Medium Saucepan. Heat Over Medium Heat To Boiling; Reduce Heat To Low. Simmer, Partially Covered, Until Pork Is Fork-tender, 20 To 30 Minutes. Drain Pork, Reserving 1 1/2 Cups Broth. place Tomatillos And Boiling Water To Cover In Medium Saucepan. Simmer Over Medium Heat Until Fork Tender, 8 To 10 Minutes; Drain. Place Tomatillos, Chiles, 2 Small Lettuce Leaves, Cilantro, Chopped Onion And Remaining Clove Garlic In Blender Container; Process Until Smooth. heat 2 Tablespoons Lard Or Vegetable Shortening In 4-quart Saucepan Over Medium Heat Until Hot; Add Tomatillo Mixture. Cook And Stir Until Slightly Thickened, 3 To 4 Minutes. Stir In Pork; Simmer, Stirring Occasionally, Until Pork Is Very Tender, 20 To 30 Minutes. mix Masa Harina®, Salt And Baking Powder In Medium Bowl. Beat Remaining 5 1/2 Tablespoons Lard In Large Mixer Bowl Until Light And Fluffy, 5 To 10 Minutes. Beat In Masa Mixture, 1/4 Cup At A Time; Beat Until Thoroughly Blended. Heat Reserved Pork Broth Jut Until Warm; Gradually Beat Into Masa Mixture To Form Soft, Moist Dough. rinse Banana Leaves Well; Using Scissors, Cut Out An Discard Center Rib. Cut Leaf Halves Crosswise Into 24 (8-inch) Squares. Set Stove Burner At Medium Heat. Pass Each Leaf Square Quickly Across Burner A Few Times Until Pliable; Do Not Overheat Or It Will Become Brittle. Cut Remaining 8 Small Lettuce Leaves Crosswise Into Halves. Spread About 2 Tablespoons Dough Into A 3-inch Square On Center Of 1 Banana Leaf Piece. Top With About 2 Tablespoons Pork Mixture; Cover With 1/2 Lettuce Leaf. Fold Sides, Then Ends Of Banana Leaf Over Filling To Enclose. Repeat To Make 16 Tamales. line Large Steamer Basket With Remaining 8 Banana Leaf Squares. Stack Tamales Sin Basket, Folded Sides Down; Cover With Kitchen Towel. Place Steamer Basket Over 3 To 4 Inches Boiling Water; Cover With Lid. Adjust Heat To Maintain Gentle Boil; Steam Tamales Until Dough Is Cooked Through, About 1 Hour. transfer To Serving Bowl Lined With Large Lettuce Leaves; Garnish With Tomato Wedges. Serve Hot. |
