Chorizo Tamales

Ingredients

• ½ pound ground chorizo sausage
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 2 pounds cornmeal
• 2 tablespoons adobo sauce
• 3 teaspoons salt
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• ¾ cup vegetable shortening
• + 4 more ingredients
• • 2 cups frozen corn
  • 36 dried corn husks
  • 2 chipotle chilies
  • 3 cups chicken stock

1. Soak 24 of the husks in warm water for 1 hour. Tear 2 husks lengthwise into 24 (1/2-inch-wide) strings. 2. Toss the frozen corn with the oil and 1 teaspoon of the salt, then spread it over a cookie sheet. 3. Roast in a 400°F oven until golden brown, about 20 minutes. 4. Puree the chilies with ...

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