Tamales De Molo Rojo
  1. For the marinade: sautee 20 chile puya and 2 whole heads of garlic with 2 tablespoons of oil. Blend with 30 peppercorns, 2 tablespoons of salt, and 1 cup water.

  2. For the mole rojo: Boil 4lbs Trozo de pierna de puerco with one whole onion and a whole head of garlic and 2 tablespoons of salt for 1 hour to 1 hour and a half.

  3. Separate the meat from the broth and shred it. Put the meat to the side.

  4. Wash and dry 8 guajillo, 5 California, 10 puya, and 4-5 chile de arbol. Throw them in the hot pork broth to hydrate for 10-15 mins.

  5. Take the chiles out and place them in the blender with 7-8 garlic cloves, 1 ½ cup broth (pork broth), a thick slice of an onion, a sprinkle of cumin, 1 tosp salt, and 1 tosp Bouillon.

  6. Blend the chile mixture.

  7. Add the chile mixture into a pot with 1 tablespoon of oil and let it simmer.

  8. To a clean blender add 2 small spoons of flour and 2 cups of the pork broth. Blend this together.

  9. Slowly add the flour/water mixture into the mole to thicken it.

  10. Cook until it is lightly boiling.

  11. Add Chicken, bouillon, and salt.

  12. Add small sprinkles of cumin until you like the flavor.

Course🍽️Main Course

Diets🥩Carnivore...

Category🫔Tamales

Cuisine🇲🇽Mexican

Occasions🎉Celebration👨‍👩‍👧‍👦Family Gathering

Season🔁Year-round

DifficultyMedium ⏰ 2h

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