I decided to make tamales by myself this year by following your recipe. Let me tell you they came out deliscious.

@gringogarcia2296

Жыл бұрын

So proud of you! You are carrying the old traditions forward! Thank you for the follow up!

So proud of you to keep those Mexican roots of tamale making you made it easy to follow thank you very much keep up the great work

@gringogarcia2296

6 ай бұрын

That means a lot! We have so much to learn from our roots. Thank you

13:05 That's the first time I heard it explained. I just assumed it was to concentrate the steam for the tamales. thanks for that explanation. Now I know I'll better success.

@gringogarcia2296

7 ай бұрын

There’s a lot of things the grandmas didn’t tell us 😂 Thanks for your comment

Making my mouth water, Been watching so many videos on how to make these babies and this video is by far the best💯 thank you for your time

@gringogarcia2296

6 ай бұрын

Wow! That’s a huge compliment! Thank you so much

Hey Garcia, just want to comment on your well presented video! I've always wanted to make homemade tamales, I've seen alot of videos on how to go about, but always a step back, watching your video this video build my confidence to take that forward step, all I need are a couple of helpers and that would be my daughter and granddaughter ,we've always plan to make them but with your recipe well definitely get the ball rolling. Thank you for sharing, and I will get back to you when they're done after the taste test. Blessings and greetings come to you from the state of Arkansas, and by the way, love that shirt what it reads. Amen brother.

@gringogarcia2296

2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for your comment! That’s awesome! I feel honored to have helped you make the jump! Great to hear!

I am getting ready to make tamales for the first time. Thank you for this video. You simplified everything in such a concise way. I am even more excited to make tamales.

@gringogarcia2296

Жыл бұрын

How exciting! Report back and let me know if you have any questions.

@sarahcarrizales9759

Жыл бұрын

When I first started making them, I would throw almost whole batches away just because I couldn't get it right. They really do improve with time, but I hope yours come out good!

@gringogarcia2296

Жыл бұрын

@sarah, you are so right! I remember trashing mine years ago for the same reason. Chicken tamales were so hard to master! I’ll upload my chicken tamales video at some point!

@tarazimmerman4806

Жыл бұрын

Really hoping these turn out. I made my meat and red sauce today. I was surprise at how mild the dried chilies were. I expected a lot of heat, but I ended up having to add a few Chipotle peppers for there to be any spice at all. Over all it has a very nice flavor though.

@gringogarcia2296

Жыл бұрын

@@tarazimmerman4806 yes, these are flavorful, but not super spicy. I also add chipotle or paprika if I want them hotter. Good call! This is why we do the taste test! I’m confident yours will be great because you made them to your liking!

Great tip for taste testing the masa! Can't wait to try this recipe

@gringogarcia2296

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Please report back once you made them

This was a great video. I feel confident to try myself! 🙏🏽💪🏽💙💯

@gringogarcia2296

Жыл бұрын

Get it! Thanks for watching

Welcome to KZread! I can't wait to see some of your delicious Texmex family dishes! I really want to try making tamales. Thank you for the great info and recipe. You make it look so easy! 😁👍

@gringogarcia2296

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, it means so much to me! I’m glad to finally get this going. TexMex family dishes are my favorite! We are a family of six and I have a picky eater in the bunch. 🙏

Love the details such as how seeds bring a bitterness and testing the masa flavor, just genius.

@gringogarcia2296

Жыл бұрын

You’re too kind! I just wanted to give the details that took me so many years to learn! I appreciate your comment and thank you for watching

I’ve been saying I’m going to make these for a few Christmases, but after seeing this video, I’m really going to do it. I needed some encouragement about doing these over two day days so as not to be overwhelming. Thanks!

@gringogarcia2296

Жыл бұрын

That’s pretty cool! You’ll do great! Making them over two days is the way to go! Please report back after you made them!

Great video 👍🏽!! Thank you!

@gringogarcia2296

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! 🙏

Awesome video!!! Thank you !! Very detailed. Love it

@gringogarcia2296

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching and commenting! Means a lot. More videos to come

@angelatapia3813

Жыл бұрын

@@gringogarcia2296 I forgot to subscribe ☺️ on it now. Thanks again.

@gringogarcia2296

Жыл бұрын

You’re awesome

Thank you,this is a great video and woot woot 🎉 I made tamales ! That shirt is EVERYTHING too😂

@gringogarcia2296

8 ай бұрын

For real?! That’s amazing! So glad I could play a small part in your success!

Awesome recipe!🎉 Happy new year❤

@gringogarcia2296

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! Happy new year!

God bless the tamale makers!

@gringogarcia2296

Жыл бұрын

Amén 🙏 it’s a labor of love!

Easy step by step recipe that everyone can follow. I've had your tamales and they are DELICIOUS

@gringogarcia2296

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for commenting! I’ll be sharing more recipes!

You made it look too easy!! Awesome!

@gringogarcia2296

Жыл бұрын

The power of editing! 😄 but for real, it gets easier as you practice! Thanks for watching

Excellent, thank you so much!

@gringogarcia2296

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! I appreciate it. More to come

@Paws4It

Жыл бұрын

@@gringogarcia2296 I'm looking forward to it, I subscribed!

I can testify, these are awesome tamales; my husband’s favorite as well. Thanks Albert.

@gringogarcia2296

Жыл бұрын

Awe! What a great compliment! I’ll keep the recipes coming.

Thank you!

@gringogarcia2296

Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome! You’ll be an expert by Christmas!

Thank you so much for your video. I am Filipino and have a lot of Mexican friends. They always make Christmas tamales and it’s a tradition my family didn’t grow up with. This year I’m going to try and start the tradition by hosting a tamale making party. Your video was very easy to follow and I love how you showed the variations in ways to assemble and fold the tamale! Thank you for making this seem doable and way less intimidating! Happy holidays!!

@gringogarcia2296

8 ай бұрын

That’s awesome! Family traditions are the best! Thanks for sharing this with me.

This video is exactly what I needed! Can't wait to make these thank you gringo Garcia haha ! Happy holidays :) 🌲 ☃️

@gringogarcia2296

Жыл бұрын

So happy! Don’t forget the taste test and see if you need to tweak it!

@thatlashawty

Жыл бұрын

@@gringogarcia2296 I will, excited for more recipes from u. happy holidays!:)☃️✨

@gringogarcia2296

Жыл бұрын

Woot woot! More to come!

Beautiful tamales ❤

@gringogarcia2296

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

nice job!

@gringogarcia2296

9 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

Awesome 😎

@gringogarcia2296

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I appreciate it

My new favorite hobby😂😂😂😂😂love it

@gringogarcia2296

11 ай бұрын

Awesome

great tutorial!! I space it out over 2 days also - so much easier than trying to do it all in one day.

@gringogarcia2296

Жыл бұрын

It’s definitely the way to go! Thank you for the compliment

Awesome❤️

@gringogarcia2296

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! more to come

Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful talent. I haven’t made tamales in years. So I decided to make some this year, I just finished making 7 dozen.☺️ I am so out of practice!😂 I had so much fun making them with my family.❤

@gringogarcia2296

Жыл бұрын

That’s so awesome! Hopefully something I said or showed helped a little! What a wonderful tradition! My kids are little but beg to help. Soon they will actually help hahahah

Absolutely delicious!! And thanks for acknowledging that we don’t all have a Vitamix 😂😂😂 You’re right. Abuela is proud!

@gringogarcia2296

Жыл бұрын

Everything was done by hand back in the day! God blessed us with our parents and grandparents. Time to make them proud! Thanks for your comment

Thanks for the refresh I'm 68 and alone so I just need a recipe for a small amount and I haven't made them since the 90s AHhhhhhhh and I made Way Too many 😱 thought I was going to die‼️ Merry Christmas from Laredo

@gringogarcia2296

Жыл бұрын

I’m happy that it was helpful! I know the feeling of being overwhelmed! I’ve made 100 dozen by myself before! I over promised but thankfully I got it done.

@gloriagibney3085

Жыл бұрын

Ohhhh PS My Mother and Grandmother would do the griddle test even mix a little meat in and call them de nalgada ‼️❤️ Memories

@gringogarcia2296

Жыл бұрын

@@gloriagibney3085 great memories

These look delicious. I appreciate your thoroughness in teaching. Thank you. Oh and people please be careful, you don't want to get a steam burn like I did.

@gringogarcia2296

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your comment! It really gives me motivation to create more videos. And yes, I couldn’t neglect the warning. It’s a very serious situation that not everyone realizes!

Thank you

@gringogarcia2296

Жыл бұрын

My pleasure! Thanks for watching

Thanks! Going to try the chicken stock next time !

@gringogarcia2296

Жыл бұрын

Lots of flavor

Great easy to follow video. The only thing I do in addition is I cook the blended red chile in a few tablespoons of oil in a pot or pan and let cool until used. This is my mom's way. Thanks again ...and you have a nice calming voice.

@gringogarcia2296

10 ай бұрын

Awe thanks! I appreciate the compliment

Thank you for sharing this I will be making tamales for the first time and you definitely made it look simple plus you have such a beautiful personality I hope that you make more videos as I will subscribe to your future videos God bless you and your family have a happy safe and prosperous New Year

@gringogarcia2296

Жыл бұрын

Awe! Thank you so much for your support! I’ll be making more videos as soon as my kids go back to school 😂

@pamvigil1914

Жыл бұрын

@@gringogarcia2296 okay sounds Good 💯🍴😊

Love the shirt😄

@gringogarcia2296

Жыл бұрын

😄 my kids thought it was funny and got it for my birthday. I have a different one coming soon. They get a kick out of it

Thank you for this video! Much needed! I will be making tamales on my own for Christmas Eve 🥰 my mom thinks I can’t do it on my own 😵‍💫

@gringogarcia2296

Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome! We’ll show her! 😀 remember to cook the meat down until it breaks apart easy and drench it in sauce! And don’t forget the taste test! Taste the masa and taste the sauce. Comment here if you have any questions about the process

Good job

@gringogarcia2296

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

fantastic video.. clear instructions and easy to follow. for a new channel, it's really a great job. was that some type of drywall trowel you used to spread the dough? it really seemed to make the last part go much easier

@gringogarcia2296

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! The spreader is very similar to a trowel, I’m sure that’s were the inspiration came from. It’s specifically for tamales. Great invention. The Amazon link is in the description. Thanks again 🙏

Looks so delicious 🙏🏼😇❤️👍👌

@gringogarcia2296

Жыл бұрын

Sooo good

Look yummy 😋

@gringogarcia2296

6 ай бұрын

Thank you

I’m going to try your recipe. The recipe I followed a week ago didn’t include putting the sauce in the masa. 👍🏻❤️

@gringogarcia2296

Жыл бұрын

Some people don’t do it, but I don’t get why not. So much better when it’s marinated

I LOVE your tee... 😮😊😅😂

@gringogarcia2296

8 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Those look good I've never ate them but was just curious what goes in them but now I'm going to make some for dinner tonight

@gringogarcia2296

Жыл бұрын

Good luck! Might be a challenge the first time, but you can do it! Remember to soak the husks first thing.

@brandi-lq2sh

Жыл бұрын

@@gringogarcia2296 do I soak them before I put the stuff in them? And thanks I appreciate u showing us how to make good stuff lol but hopefully they will come out good tho they definitely look delicious

@gringogarcia2296

Жыл бұрын

@@brandi-lq2sh the husks will definitely need to soak at least a couple hours. I soak mine overnight

Nice easier recipe. I’m Puerto Rican but still love tamales. Our version is pasteles but honestly, I’ve never been a fan of using plantains as the masa.

@gringogarcia2296

Жыл бұрын

👋 I love PR. We went for our honeymoon 13 years ago. Ate at Metropol but mostly ate at the food court at viejo San Juan. I love pastel de carne and of course alcapurrias. So good! Can’t wait to go back

I am tempting to try to make tamales this year. Ur video was easy to understand. They look delicious. Thanks for sharing. Just curious, what sides do u serve with ur tamales, or ur viewsers? 😊 Happy New Year.

@gringogarcia2296

Жыл бұрын

Awesome! I’m sure they will be awesome. I usually have a spicy salsa since these tamales are savory, but not spicy. As far as sides, I serve will beans and Spanish rice. (Videos to follow in the next view weeks) Believe it or not, if I’m serving this for breakfast I serve it will beans, salsa and over easy eggs. So good! IM GETTING HUNGRY NOW 😂 Thanks for watching!

I love how you explain the process to us beginners. Where did you purchase the tool your using to spread the masa? Also., if you make lots of tamales filling the pot to the top, does it still take about 2 1/2 to 3 hours to cook?

@gringogarcia2296

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the compliment. I bought the paddle on Amazon. I’ll post a link in the description. You don’t want to stack any tamales. They will get smashed and will not cook. There needs to be enough room so that steam can flow freely. Unfortunately that means you may need a bigger pot or a second pot. If you have to cook a couple of batches it’s good to know that tamales stay really warm in a good insulated ice chest.

@gingerfredg

Жыл бұрын

@@gringogarcia2296 Thank you for responding.

I want to make your recipe for Superbowl

@gringogarcia2296

5 ай бұрын

Awesome! I think I make some Rajas con queso tamales

My tamales come out good but you just helped me anyway because I have never made the filling a day before. I always make the fillings right before filling them, but next time I will make them a day ahead so they absorb more flavor!! Plus it will help with cleanup. When I make tamales my kitchen is a DISASTER!

@gringogarcia2296

Жыл бұрын

That’s great to hear! Yeah, that used to be a big problem at my house 😂 my wife would get frustrated, but now it’s all good!

Is it better or does it matter to put the masa in the refrigerator and for how long do you put that in?

@gringogarcia2296

Жыл бұрын

Fresh masa is best. If you can make it right before you need it, do that. If you need to make a bunch and you’re not using it until the next day, it should be refrigerated. It should be completely covered or wrapped in plastic wrap so it won’t dry out. I put my masa in a large bag made for food. Link in description. Just remember that it will have to come back to room temperature to become workable. If it gets to dry or hardened overnight, you will need to add some liquid and that’s gonna be a tough chore. I wouldn’t recommend more than one day in the fridge. It will spoil. You can freeze it and it will last, but not sure how long.

Hola! Happy holidays! Si tengo leftover masa se puede congelar? Also puedo congelar tamales sin haberlos Cocinado? Muchas gracias

@gringogarcia2296

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the comment and the question! Si. La masa se puede congelar por seis a ocho semanas. Los tamales crudos se congelan hasta tres meses. For my English speakers: she asked if the masa and the uncooked tamales can be frozen. The answer is yes. I usually freeze the Masa 6-8 weeks max. The uncooked tamales can be frozen up to three months.

@denna0028

Жыл бұрын

@@gringogarcia2296 gracias por contestar! Cuando vaya a descongelar la masa tengo que hacer algún proceso o solo esperar a que se ponga suave? No soy mexicana so maybe no me estoy explicando bien. Pero me encantan los tamales. Muchas gracias 🙏🏼

@gringogarcia2296

Жыл бұрын

@@denna0028 no hay ningún proceso adicional para la masa. Solamente si se tiene que esperar un buen tiempo para que llegue a temperatura ambiente. Se puede tardar bastante tiempo. Aseguren que es la masa éste fácil de manejar. Los tamales congelados se pueden poner en la olla congelados. No se tiene que esperar.

@denna0028

Жыл бұрын

@@gringogarcia2296 muchas gracias por responder! Feliz Navidad !

@gringogarcia2296

Жыл бұрын

@@denna0028 igualmente

At what speed to you whisp the lard and for how long ?

@gringogarcia2296

7 ай бұрын

You whisk it until it’s creamy

Question for you, can you show a picture of how you stack tamales in Pot?

@gringogarcia2296

7 ай бұрын

Not sure I have one, but they are stacked with the open end up. They are not laying down, but rather standing straight up. You also need to cover the top of the tamales with aluminum foil. This reduces the chance of liquid entering the husk. If water gets in, it will shrink your tamales into a ball and ruin them.

@marcandersen5970

7 ай бұрын

Another question, the recipe is just for the 2.5 dozen. So I would double all of the ingredients for your recipe@@gringogarcia2296

@gringogarcia2296

7 ай бұрын

Yes, the recipe is basically around 2.5 dozen. You can double the masa recipe or make it twice depending on your mixer size. Mine is a small 5 quart mixer and that’s why I make one batch at a time. As far as meat, about 3.5 lbs will render about 5 dz.

@marcandersen5970

7 ай бұрын

@@gringogarcia2296 I am having a hell of a time with the masa, I followed everything to a T, but my masa is extremely sticky and will not slide of my hands. I have been told that a way to check is to take a little ball of masa to see if it floats in a glass of water, well I tried that and right to the bottom it went. That was after literally kneading it for almost 2 hours. Am I doing something wrong. Any suggestions, they color is wonderful.

@gringogarcia2296

7 ай бұрын

You’re gonna have to add a little more dry ingredients and if you’re doing the float test, you’re gonna need more fat content. I don’t know if I believe the float test 100%. In my opinion, all you need is a little more dry masa. It’s OK that it’s sticky.

Is it 1 teaspoon or 1 tablespoon of baking powder

@gringogarcia2296

5 ай бұрын

Teaspoon

Can I use beef

@gringogarcia2296

8 ай бұрын

You can try shredded beef. It won’t taste the same, but might be good. 🤷🏽‍♂️ beef is not traditionally used, but I do make a Tex Mex beef tamale using ground beef. It’s seasoned much differently.

Are the chili’s really spicy?

@gringogarcia2296

Жыл бұрын

Not at all. If you want to add spice, you can mix in some chili de arbol or chipotle

Feliz Navidad! I attempted last night failed! Not your recipe....I just could make my masa float....I see you didn't check it to float... Just the taste...what if u don't have a kitchen aid mixer....how long for u to mix?

@gringogarcia2296

Жыл бұрын

Oh no! So I don't do the float test, not because I don't trust it, but because my masa always releases with this recipe. You can use a hand whisk or a hand mixer.I whip the Lard up until it's super creamy and light. I think that's the key. You are integrating air into the masa. Why do you say yours failed? When the masa doesn't float, it means there is either not enough lard or it's not whipped enough. PRO TIP: If you have an instapot, you could test the masa. make 1 Tamale and steam it for about 20 minutes. It will be soggy at that point. Place it in the freezer and let it set. Once it's set, place it back into the instapot for 12 minutes. Let it rest at room temp and taste it.

@theresahernandez5988

Жыл бұрын

@@gringogarcia2296 Thank you!!! For the quick response!!! And the pro tip...I do have an instant pot will check....failed but will retry....

@gringogarcia2296

Жыл бұрын

@@theresahernandez5988 God bless and good cooking

Les falta m as moist

@gringogarcia2296

Жыл бұрын

Okay

Great job on making Tamales less intimidating 👍

@gringogarcia2296

Жыл бұрын

That’s great to hear! That is exactly my goal! I encourage you to make them! Just go step by step! Don’t forget the taste test!

Thank you

@gringogarcia2296

8 ай бұрын

You’re very welcome ☺️