How to Prepare Mexican tamales with chorizo

Tamales are very laborious to make, but they are definitely worth it. This cooking how-to video shows you the step by step process of making Mexican tamales with Mexican chorizo. You can use chorizo as your stuffing agent or any other meat.

Ingredients for Mexican tamales with chorizo:

2 poblano chilies

1 cup chopped tomato

1/4 cup chopped onion

1 pound (500 grams) chorizo

8 oz Monterey Jack cheese in sticks or cubes or any cheese that you like

2 ears of corn

1 and 3/4 cups masa harina (para tamales)

1 cup heated chicken broth

1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

2 tablespoons sugar

1/4 cup lard (manteca)

Corn Husks or you can use the husks from fresh corn

Serve with sour cream and hot sauce.