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Up until I made these for the first time, I had only enjoyed tamales when this little Hispanic woman would stop by to sell them to my mother. The masa was tender and the meat was spiced perfectly. I enjoyed those little foil packets of joy so much, that I almost lost it when I came across a base recipe for these Mississippi Delta tamales. I tweaked the spices to my liking, and the results will make your eyes roll back in your head. If you're interested in seeing me make them, here's the…

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New Orleans Tamales? But Aren’t Tamales Mexican? “New Orleans-Style Hot Tamales” might seem like a strange combination of words, especially if you are familiar with Mexican tamales. But, I assure you, there is such a thing as New Orleans Hot Tamales. Let me explain. You see, I’ve always known these tamale-things as New Orleans-style hot tamales… versus the traditional Mexican tamales. The New Orleans -style hot tamales were made famous by Manuel Hernandez and his Manuel’s Hot Tamales…

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A spicy, chile-laden filling is rolled in corn husks and then steamed in a flavorful broth. These tamales do take some time, but invite friends over and make it a communal effort or do it in stages, time permitting. The filling can be made one day, then refrigerated for up to several days before rolling and steaming the tamales. Once cooked, the tamales hold well in the refrigerator for up to several days and can also be frozen and then microwaved to reheat.

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These take a bit of time to roll, but the end result is well worth the effort. My Maw maw-in-law taught me how to make hot tamales with this recipe (she learned how to make them from a friend in Texas.) You can adjust the spices to your tastes- my husband loves it when you use tablespoons instead of teaspoons, but I find it too hot. You can also use all beef instead of that 1 lb of pork, if you prefer. Tamale wrappers are available in specialty stores, or online, although some grocery…

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I can probably account about 15lbs of pregnancy weight to "Manuels" hot tamales in New Orleans. When I was pregnant with my first child I would make a daily half mile trek to "Manuels" to get my exercise and my tamales. (Yes, I know this is counterproductive similar to my I can

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Unlike Mississippi Delta tamales, Arkansas' version comes from a soul-food-meets-Italian-family tradition. In Lake Village, Rhoda's Famous Hot Tamales and Pies fills the soft masa cylinders with chicken fat, beef and spices. Rhoda Adams and her family still pack them two dozen to a coffee can for those who want to take them home for freezing.

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These take a bit of time to roll, but the end result is well worth the effort. My Maw maw-in-law taught me how to make hot tamales with this recipe (she learned how to make them from a friend in Texas.) You can adjust the spices to your tastes- my husband loves it when you use tablespoons instead of teaspoons, but I find it too hot. You can also use all beef instead of that 1 lb of pork, if you prefer. Tamale wrappers are available in specialty stores, or online, although some grocery…

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