1 1/2 pounds corn husks, soaked in hot water for 10 minutes until flexible First, prepare the chili con carne for the tamales: Place meat and water in large kettle with salt. Cover and bring to a boil ...
Editor's note: This story was originally published in 2021. Tamales are difficult to make. It’s part of why they feel so special around the holidays. Each component takes time: prepping the red chile ...