MIKE'S DEER TAMALES

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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

2 lbs deer, burger
6 ancho chilies, stems and seeds removed
3 -4 canned chipotle peppers in adobo seasoning (or to taste)
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons ground coriander
2 teaspoons chili powder
3 tbs.bacon drippings (unless using bacon burger)
1 teaspoon sugar
2 tablespoons tomato paste
4 garlic cloves, minced
6 cups water
salt
6 cups masa harina
1 lb lard
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
3 teaspoons baking powder
6 cups warm chicken broth
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 (16 ounce) package corn husks, soaked in water for 2 hrs

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".

Noni Doll
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These tamales were a lot of work to make, but they were worth it. They were so delicious!


Phumza Keswa
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I'm not a huge fan of tamales, but these were actually pretty good. I would definitely make them again.


Musavir Khan
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The tamales were a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved them.


Arman Vai
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These tamales were a bit dry for my taste. I think I would add more liquid next time.


ahmed emon
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I've made these tamales several times and they are always a hit. They are the perfect party food.


Debra Cummings
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The tamales were easy to make and turned out great! I used ground venison instead of pork and they were still delicious.


Muazzam Ali
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I made these tamales for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


Erfan allah Sayir
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These tamales were absolutely delicious! The flavors were perfectly balanced and the meat was so tender. I will definitely be making these again.