Comments on: Instant Pot Red Chile Pork Tamales

By: Lisa Johnson

Lisa Johnson — Sat, 06 Mar 2021 18:01:05 +0000

In reply to Malissa.

Yes Malissa, I linked to the stainless steel steamer basket in the post. It is one of the expandable kind by OXO with the black handle in the middle.

By: Malissa

Malissa — Sun, 14 Feb 2021 20:29:52 +0000

Is there an insert I need to use in the instant pot to set them on?

By: Gretchen Browne

Gretchen Browne — Sat, 13 Jun 2020 23:09:43 +0000

I have made these twice for special occasions (because they’re definitely a bit of work!), and they’ve gotten universal rave reviews both times. They are super delicious and worth the work!! Thanks!

By: Jenifer

Jenifer — Sun, 12 Jan 2020 01:22:07 +0000

So delicious. I did use veg shortening and the flavor is still fabulous, I believe, because I used homemade chicken stock which turned out very flavorful. Great recipe, not too difficult, and will make again. Was a hit with the family.

By: Carolyn

Carolyn — Wed, 27 Nov 2019 02:38:45 +0000

Just made some thanksgiving tamales with my instant pot. I utilized your method for cooking them (but a different recipe),and i must say : read ALL of the instructions first, including the tips, haha. My tamales were sticking up too high, and it didn’t seal properly, so i had to start the cooking process over with my instant pot.
They eventually turned out great!

By: Julissa Alcantar

Julissa Alcantar — Tue, 26 Nov 2019 02:25:53 +0000

I just finished making them and they aren’t fully cooked. How much longer should I put the IP for? Everything was so easy but they need more time to cook.

By: Gaye Miller

Gaye Miller — Sat, 23 Nov 2019 23:25:58 +0000

I am so glad I came across your web site. I finished making your tamales.
So much easier in the instant pot and they were WONDERFUL
Thank you so much
I am anxious to browse your site

By: Arturo Gallegos

Arturo Gallegos — Sun, 25 Aug 2019 16:40:32 +0000

Excellent Adventure! Thank you for your information on cooking time (20 minutes) is great considering that it can take 1 1/2 hours on a gas range. This holiday season I will be using my insta pot. By the way I have gone to using a shortening that is a 50/50 blend of lard and vegetable shortening.

By: Sophi

Sophi — Sat, 17 Aug 2019 21:13:55 +0000

I made this and the Red Chile Pork recipe… I followed the recipes exactly and they turned out Amazing!! I was so happy to finally make my own and fill it with more meat. Honestly they were amazing and even better then a lot of my friends moms family recipes… but Shhhhh don’t tell!!

Lol… thank you so much for sharing

By: Nick

Nick — Wed, 07 Aug 2019 02:53:42 +0000

Wy wife and I just made both the red chili pork and the tamale tonight, waiting on the tamales now! We screwed up and got the pre-made masa tamale mix – hopefully still turns out good.

The red chili pork was AMAZING though. Stole a few too many extra bites of that during the rolling process!