{"id":49244,"date":"2025-12-22T09:45:00","date_gmt":"2025-12-22T15:45:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gimmesomeoven.com\/?p=49244"},"modified":"2026-01-08T08:24:09","modified_gmt":"2026-01-08T14:24:09","slug":"how-to-make-tamales","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gimmesomeoven.com\/how-to-make-tamales\/","title":{"rendered":"Red Pork Tamales (Tamales Rojos)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Red Pork Tamales (Tamales Rojos)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This December, some friends and I spent the day making a huge batch of Mexican tamales \u2014 these red pork tamales alongside green chicken tamales \u2014 and they turned out so<\/em> incredibly good. Tamales are always a labor of love, but the process is surprisingly easy and fun, especially when you\u2019ve got plenty of helping hands. \u2661<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ll find versions of tamales across many cultures and regions, but this recipe is specifically for Mexican red pork tamales, made with fluffy corn masa and a shredded pork filling simmered in a richly flavored blend of dried chiles and seasonings. I like to make my tamales with a generous amount of filling, so that you’re not left with bites that just taste like masa. And while I typically steam tamales on the stovetop, I’ve included options below if you’d like to make yours in the Instant Pot or slow cooker instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Over the years, I\u2019ve made (and learned from!) many batches of tamales, so I’ve updated the recipe below to include tips to make the process smoother and the results more consistent. I really think you’re going to love these tamales!<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Tamales Ingredients<\/h2>\n\n

Here are a few notes about the ingredients you’ll need to make traditional tamales rojos, including some tips for grocery shopping:<\/p>\n\n