Making Pulled Pork Tamales

By Derrick Riches, About.com Guide

Once the dough is together, it's time to add in the lard or shortening. The choice of either is up to you. The lard produces a more authentic tamale, while shortening will slightly decrease the fat content.

Combine 2/3 cup of whipped shortening or lard into the masa dough and mix thoroughly. This is your tamale dough.

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• Soak Corn Husks
• Making the Masa Dough
• Making the Masa Dough
• Making the Tamale Filling
• Starting the Assembly
• Adding in the Filling
• Rolling and Folding Tamales
• Steaming Tamales

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