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    3 hrs

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    Chef Teer's Note:

    Once thought to have been taken to the grave with her, my father stumbled upon her recipe long after my grandmothers passing. The Best Hot Tamales in the world as far as i'm concerned! I love the things! You must try them for yourself !

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    Ingredients:

    Serves: 6-8

    Yield:

    bundles ...

    Units: US | Metric

    Directions:

    1. 1
      Note: 1 tsp red cayene pepper for milder tamales.
    2. 2
      Take 2 spoons of meat mixture.
    3. 3
      Roll oblong (weenie style) in salted cornmeal. Use cookie sheet.
    4. 4
      Seperate corn husk and soak in water.
    5. 5
      Take tamale and wrap tightly in husk.
    6. 6
      One end open the other folded. Tie in bundles of six.
    7. 7
      Place open end up. and place in a large pot.
    8. 8
      Pour boiling water over tamales.
    9. 9
      Bring to a boil & steam 2 hours.
    10. 10
      Can be frozen or canned. Re-heat in water or microwave.
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    Nutritional Facts for Gramdma Ruth's Hot Tamales

    Serving Size: 1 (225 g)

    Servings Per Recipe: 6

    Amount Per Serving
    % Daily Value
    Calories 541.9
     
    Calories from Fat 324
    59%
    Total Fat 36.0 g
    55%
    Saturated Fat 13.6 g
    68%
    Cholesterol 154.2 mg
    51%
    Sodium 1223.3 mg
    50%
    Total Carbohydrate 10.4 g
    3%
    Dietary Fiber 4.3 g
    17%
    Sugars 2.9 g
    11%
    Protein 44.3 g
    88%
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