Instant Pot Pork Tamales
Instant Pot Pork Tamales are a delightful fusion of tradition and convenience, perfect for any occasion. Tender, seasoned pork enveloped in soft masa dough creates a comforting dish that bursts with flavor. Whether for family dinners or festive gatherings, these tamales are sure to impress. With the Instant Pot, you can enjoy authentic tamales without the long cooking time, making them an ideal choice for busy home cooks.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 80 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 10 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Steaming
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs pork shoulder, cut into chunks
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 cups corn masa flour
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 10 dried corn husks (soaked)
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tsp chili powder
Instructions
- Season the pork with salt and pepper. In the Instant Pot on 'Sauté' mode, brown the pork in oil for 8 minutes.
- Add onion, garlic, and chili powder; stir until fragrant (about 2 minutes).
- Pour in chicken broth, secure the lid, and cook on high pressure for 60 minutes.
- Mix corn masa flour with vegetable oil and warm water until smooth; let it rest.
- Shred cooked pork and assemble tamales: spread masa on soaked corn husks, add pork filling, fold and secure.
- Steam tamales upright in the Instant Pot for another 20 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tamale (80g)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 70mg