Go Back

Authentic Pork Tamales Rojos

Traditional Mexican tamales filled with tender pork in a rich red chili sauce, wrapped in soft masa.
Print Recipe
Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 20 tamales
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pork Filling
  • 2 lbs pork shoulder
  • 4 cups water
  • 4 guajillo chiles seeded
  • 3 ancho chiles seeded
  • 3 cloves garlic
Masa Dough
  • 4 cups masa harina
  • 1.5 cups lard
  • 3 cups pork broth

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Blender
  • Mixing bowls
  • Steamer pot

Method
 

  1. Cook pork until tender and shred.
  2. Blend soaked chiles with spices to make sauce.
  3. Mix pork with sauce and simmer.
  4. Prepare masa dough until light and fluffy.
  5. Assemble tamales with masa and filling.
  6. Steam for 60–90 minutes until fully cooked.

Notes

Ensure masa is airy for soft tamales.