Kitt's Cafe Hot Tamales

Filling Ingredients:
  • 14 lbs ground chuck
  • 4 lbs sausage
  • 4 cups Crisco solid shortening
  • 6 Tbsp garlic salt
  • 1/2 cup Mexene
  • 2 cups chili powder
  • 2 cups paprika
  • 1/2 cup cayenne pepper
  • 2 large onions, finely chopped
Batter Ingredients:
  • 5 to 7 lbs cornmeal
  • 2 cups Crisco solid shortening
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Preparation:

Filling: Mix all ingredients for the filling together. Roll into egg-shape balls.

Batter: Add enough very hot water (approximately 6 cups) until mixture will hold together and be pliable. Put mixture around each ball of meat filling. Wrap in tamale paper or prepared corn husks, and steam for 45 minutes.

Makes: 15 Dozen
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Submitted by: Recipe Group Member
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