the best deer tamales i've eaten. quite a bit of work but believe me it's well worth it. I use deer bacon burger with green onion and cheese processed at a deer processer close by. regular deer burger can also be used.
Provided by mrmacmuddy
Categories Deer
Time 4h30m
Yield 36-48 tamales
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- 1:in large skillet or dutch oven,brown venison in bacon drippings.Add sugar,garlic,tomatoe paste and spices.
- 2:meanwhile soak ancho chiles in boiling water until soft.Add chipotle peppers.
- put anchos and chipotles with a small amount of reserved soaking liquid in food processor or blender and puree.
- 3:Add pureed chiles and 6 cups water to meat mixture.
- 4:cook until reduced by half.
- 5:puree meat until smooth.Cook until all water is evaporated.Let meat cool.
- 6:In large bowl beat lard with electric mixer until fluffy.
- 7:In seperate bowl mix tamale mix with salt and baking powder.Add warm chicken broth and stir to combine.(Hands on works best).
- 8:Add tamale mix to lard in batches and beat on high speed in between.Beat until spoonfull of mixture floats in glass of water.
- To assemble:.
- 1:Spread dough on corn husk and fill with about 1 tbs. of meat along middle line of dough.Roll husk to enclose filling inside dough.Fold and tie small end to seal.
- To cook:.
- 1:Place tamales on folded end in steamer.Tie bundles of 6 with twine to hold together.Steam for 2 1/2 to 3 hours.
- "ENJOY".
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Noni Doll
[email protected]These tamales were a lot of work to make, but they were worth it. They were so delicious!
Phumza Keswa
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of tamales, but these were actually pretty good. I would definitely make them again.
Musavir Khan
[email protected]The tamales were a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved them.
Arman Vai
[email protected]These tamales were a bit dry for my taste. I think I would add more liquid next time.
ahmed emon
[email protected]I've made these tamales several times and they are always a hit. They are the perfect party food.
Debra Cummings
[email protected]The tamales were easy to make and turned out great! I used ground venison instead of pork and they were still delicious.
Muazzam Ali
[email protected]I made these tamales for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.
Erfan allah Sayir
[email protected]These tamales were absolutely delicious! The flavors were perfectly balanced and the meat was so tender. I will definitely be making these again.