Pork Carnitas Tamales
Serves: 4
Ingredients
Masa Dough:
- 18 oz masa harina
- 12 fl oz water, very hot
- 6 oz lard, chilled
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 2 fl oz chicken stock
Roasted Corn Pico de Gallo:
- 3 cups corn kernels, roasted
- 1 cup diced medium tomato
- 1 cup diced medium red onion
- 1 bunch cilantro, minced
- Lime juice, to taste
Salsa Verde:
- 12 tomatillos
- 1/2 onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- 3 serrano peppers
- 8 oz cilantro
- 2 fl oz Tabasco Green Pepper Sauce
Tamales:
- 3 lb Masa Dough, uncooked
- 1.5 lb pork carnitas
- 15 corn husks, soaked in hot water
- 10 oz Roasted Corn Pico de Gallo
- 8 fl oz Salsa Verde
Details
Product:
CarnitasMeal Course:
DinnerDish Type:
EntréePreparation
- In small bowl, whisk together cinnamon, nutmeg, maple syrup, eggs, milk and vanilla extract.
- Dip bread in egg mixture, and let soak for 1 minute.
- In large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Carefully place custard-soaked bread into hot skillet, and fry until golden brown; then flip to cook the other side.
- For Sandwich, place bacon in large skillet over medium heat, and drizzle maple syrup on top. Cook, turning frequently, until crisp and caramelized.
- Wipe skillet clean, and then melt butter over medium heat to fry eggs to desired doneness.
- Transfer 1 slice of French toast to a plate, top with 2 slices of bacon and 2 fried eggs, and place another slice of French toast on top. Top with powdered sugar.
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