Traditional Tamales (Pork)

Prep time: 2 h
Cook time: 4 h
Total time: 6 h
Yield: 0
Ingredients: 3 1/2 lbs pork shoulder or 3 1/2 lbs pork butt, trimmed of fat and cut up; 10 cups water; 1 medium onion, quartered; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 3 1/2 teaspoons salt; 4 cups red chili sauce (see Red chili sauce (To Be Used With Traditional Tamales) for red chili sauce); 3/4 cup shortening; 6 cups masa harina; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 50 dried corn husks (about 8 inches long)

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3 1/2 lbs pork shoulder or 3 1/2 lbs pork butt, trimmed of fat and cut up
10 cups water
1 medium onion, quartered
3 garlic cloves, minced
3 1/2 teaspoons salt
4 cups red chili sauce (see Red chili sauce (To Be Used With Traditional Tamales) for red chili sauce)
3/4 cup shortening
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
50 dried corn husks (about 8 inches long)

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