• Tamale Kit
  • Tamale Kit
  • Tamale Kit
  • Tamale Kit
  • Tamale Kit

Tamale Kit

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Unwrap new memories of this beloved Mexican specialty in an authentic red chile sauce. To set you up for success, this DIY Tamale Kit includes all...

Unwrap new memories of this beloved Mexican specialty in an authentic red chile sauce. To set you up for success, this DIY Tamale Kit includes all the unique shelf stable ingredients to make 16 delicious homemade tamales. Just use your favorite fresh fillings. Experience best shared with family and friends! 

    • What's Included

      Chilies (New Mexico, Ancho, Pasilla)

      Corn Husks

      Masa Mix

      Spice Packet

      Cooking Instructions

      Shopping Guide

      Makes 16 tamales 

    • Shopping Guide

      1 Ib meat: pork shoulder/butt or chicken breasts/thighs (alt shortcut: 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken, plus 3 cups chicken broth)

      1 large white onion 

      6 large garlic cloves

      1/2 cup vegetable shortening 

      Basics: baking powder, salt

      Optional: any other fillings you'd like! Check out more tamale recipe ideas here

    • Tips & Tricks

      Since tamale-making does take time, we recommend dividing into 2 days: make the sauce and filling the day before and do the assembling and cooking the day of the feast.

      If you feel like being "extra," use thin strips of the corn husks to tie around each tamale.

      Gather your family and friends for a tamale making party! Learn how to host a simple one here.