tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-876663859573125537.post2331543216594214608..comments2024-03-18T03:23:34.810-04:00Comments on Cooking Stuff: Turkey TamalesBobhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13410982623974521233noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-876663859573125537.post-11604910562972176472019-11-15T17:12:08.007-05:002019-11-15T17:12:08.007-05:00Can a turkey breast be boiled for tamalesCan a turkey breast be boiled for tamalesAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02846646180417752770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-876663859573125537.post-5672259275467902482019-11-15T17:10:43.562-05:002019-11-15T17:10:43.562-05:00Can I boil a turkey breast for tamales?Can I boil a turkey breast for tamales?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02846646180417752770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-876663859573125537.post-9035094715813369672009-08-17T15:49:21.443-04:002009-08-17T15:49:21.443-04:00Dude! I LOVE tamales!! I really suck at making t...Dude! I LOVE tamales!! I really suck at making them though. Well... I only tried once and it took a really really long time and they came out really dry!!<br /><br />I need to try again!Sprytehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04061460751875773866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-876663859573125537.post-18964576118485458152009-08-14T10:04:31.713-04:002009-08-14T10:04:31.713-04:00This is new. I've never had tamales but they s...This is new. I've never had tamales but they sure sound good!pigpigscornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13049039101703360576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-876663859573125537.post-70077134294159504122009-08-12T15:01:42.776-04:002009-08-12T15:01:42.776-04:00I never made tamales...but love them. The one that...I never made tamales...but love them. The one that you made with turkey sound and look so yummie!Julianahttp://simplerecipes.menoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-876663859573125537.post-10105002687310428002009-08-11T21:46:36.978-04:002009-08-11T21:46:36.978-04:00That is so funny! I used to think the same thing a...That is so funny! I used to think the same thing about tamales - that I wouldn't like them - because of the corn husk. But I had some recently for the first time and loved them!Thistlemoonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17898600488153652504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-876663859573125537.post-10480938376971669882009-08-11T18:08:00.291-04:002009-08-11T18:08:00.291-04:00To all those wondering, yes it is some work. But ...To all those wondering, yes it is some work. But some of the best things are, and it is a lot of fun too. I made them over the course of about five hours, but a lot of it was passive. The turkey simmered for about two hours with no attention, then cooled. Assembly of about 18 tamales only took maybe 20 minutes, then back on the stove to steam unattended for 1 1/2 hour<br /><br />These were myThe Brutal Gourmethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07757709920291579862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-876663859573125537.post-63262096731566493612009-08-11T14:40:08.700-04:002009-08-11T14:40:08.700-04:00Tamales! Yum. We picked up a few when we were in M...Tamales! Yum. We picked up a few when we were in Mexico a few years back and they were the best. I think the best tamales are those with hearty fillings like pork or sausage and are hot and spicy...Order Medshttp://www.ordermeds.canoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-876663859573125537.post-26387559963040446342009-08-11T07:16:38.081-04:002009-08-11T07:16:38.081-04:00I have never made these, now I feel inspired!Figtr...I have never made these, now I feel inspired!Figtreeappsfigtreehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05982550323705225150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-876663859573125537.post-12908582289114595722009-08-11T07:07:41.901-04:002009-08-11T07:07:41.901-04:00I've never eaten tamales either. I used to th...I've never eaten tamales either. I used to think they were like lobster tomalley, which I have tried and definitely do not like!! These look good, so I'll have to try tamales too.Palidorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04944977412578181586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-876663859573125537.post-87285742596740421602009-08-11T00:23:38.991-04:002009-08-11T00:23:38.991-04:00Oh my gosh...makes me laugh!!! I love tamales. And...Oh my gosh...makes me laugh!!! I love tamales. And recommend making LOTS at a time, actually. They turn into an all-weekend event when we do them. All I can say is plan. Gather...ingredients and bodies and make a party of it!Heather S-Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02722720171083290211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-876663859573125537.post-39915277009979854082009-08-10T21:45:17.883-04:002009-08-10T21:45:17.883-04:00I do love tamales and have had some excellent ones...I do love tamales and have had some excellent ones but have never made them myself. Please do post about yours when you make them!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-876663859573125537.post-74514025741834071982009-08-10T21:18:33.545-04:002009-08-10T21:18:33.545-04:00Jenn: Just because you might screw it up is no rea...Jenn: Just because you might screw it up is no reason not to try it! Half the time my screw ups turn into something new and exciting. The other half of the time they are abominations. But still, it's always worth trying. Heh.<br /><br />Donna: I'll be sure to let you know. ;)<br /><br />Jean Bugs: Yeah, that sounds awesome. Do you have a recipe posted anywhere?<br /><br />Danielle: I don&Bobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13410982623974521233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-876663859573125537.post-45813709806042212872009-08-10T17:28:31.022-04:002009-08-10T17:28:31.022-04:00I have never made them myself, but I am always MOR...I have never made them myself, but I am always MORE than happy to eat them. ;) From what I understand they are even more labor intensive, like Greek Dolmathes & Polish Perogies. Takes a lot of time to stuff all those husks... That is why I make pizza instead... LOLShane T. Wingerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16888895986379282058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-876663859573125537.post-19830653531988608862009-08-10T12:12:02.692-04:002009-08-10T12:12:02.692-04:00Oh, Bob, you are hilarious!Oh, Bob, you are hilarious!Wandering Coyotehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01478039463695542535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-876663859573125537.post-5050244881146089482009-08-10T11:44:28.507-04:002009-08-10T11:44:28.507-04:00Bob,
Thank you so much for visiting! It is so goo...Bob,<br />Thank you so much for visiting! It is so good to be back! I had to laugh at your "not liking tamales because of the corn husk" comment. The first time I tried tamales I was about 10 and didn't know you weren't supposed to eat the husk. I thought they were disgusting! Needless to say, the next time they were offered to me and I was told to remove the husk, they Joie de vivrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04090182072040742810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-876663859573125537.post-64708032507060242052009-08-10T11:23:34.147-04:002009-08-10T11:23:34.147-04:00I could eat one or two tamales a year and be satis...I could eat one or two tamales a year and be satisfied. I don't like a lot of masa in mine. Best ones I ever had were sweet tamales with pineapple and raisins instead of meat. Tons of work... have help ready!Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16505134228454833619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-876663859573125537.post-40961730943696116252009-08-10T10:58:55.573-04:002009-08-10T10:58:55.573-04:00The link isn't working - I hate when that happ...The link isn't working - I hate when that happens. If you go to her archive for NOV of 2008 you will see the tamale posts. <br /><br />http://mexicanamericanbordercooking.blogspot.com/Reenihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09745904952447335925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-876663859573125537.post-17256892050513415722009-08-10T10:56:55.302-04:002009-08-10T10:56:55.302-04:00I've never made them but I've eaten them. ...I've never made them but I've eaten them. They are out of this world delicious! Terese of Mexican American Border Cooking has a three part series on making them. Here is the link to the first:<br /><br />http://mexicanamericanbordercooking.blogspot.com/2008/11/tamales.htmlReenihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09745904952447335925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-876663859573125537.post-42424906447131467162009-08-10T01:31:57.408-04:002009-08-10T01:31:57.408-04:00Danielle's right, it's a lot of work, unle...Danielle's right, it's a <i>lot</i> of work, unless you happen to have some slow-roasted pork shoulder already cooked, and masa and corn husks already in your pantry. Then the filling, wrapping, steaming. Ugh. I just go to the Mexican tamale place up the road and buy a dozen.<br /><br />Heh, word verification was "nibles".Vickihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16258422495964985299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-876663859573125537.post-73587453465327897982009-08-10T00:15:10.278-04:002009-08-10T00:15:10.278-04:00I've been wanting to make tamales since foreve...I've been wanting to make tamales since forever! I looove them! But I'm afraid to do it on my own. From what I've heard (from some of the mexicans that I know) is that its a lot of work. like 2 days or something? I dunno. I got invited to help this year during the holidays...so we'll see what happens. i sure would like some right about now!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14096285007152818183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-876663859573125537.post-3576777794546311432009-08-09T21:40:40.804-04:002009-08-09T21:40:40.804-04:00My husband and I have made them several times. Fir...My husband and I have made them several times. First time we slow cooked a pork shoulder and the second time we grilled a pork tenderloin (crusted with a covering of mexican spices). We shredded the meat and mixed with a little homemade enchilada sauce, and that was the filling. Wanna talk "wicked good"? O.M.G.<br />Damn! Now I'm wanting tamales!!!Jean Bugshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16000700913676477368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-876663859573125537.post-33952517404186859112009-08-09T21:37:38.239-04:002009-08-09T21:37:38.239-04:00I have no experience with tamales. I'll be int...I have no experience with tamales. I'll be interested to see what you learn and how you do it.Donna-FFWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01380224050534765193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-876663859573125537.post-1451097829330501152009-08-09T21:10:57.408-04:002009-08-09T21:10:57.408-04:00I love tamales!!! My former co-worker's mom us...I love tamales!!! My former co-worker's mom used to make some of the best tamales I've ever tasted. I actually miss them. Sometimes I feel like calling up that co-worker just ask his mom if she can make some for me. LOL. Nice job with using turkey in this.I've never had that before. I'd love to try and my my own sometime, but I'm afraid I'd just screw it up. I guess it Jennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04378873886047213011noreply@blogger.com