tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post6883809378528355418..comments2024-03-12T00:27:31.877-07:00Comments on A Year of Slow Cooking: How to Make Tamales in the CrockPotStephanie ODeahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08618710485017373256noreply@blogger.comBlogger49125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-6430913163488972952013-03-19T16:41:44.158-07:002013-03-19T16:41:44.158-07:00Hi Daisy,
yes. I've done so successfully --- y...Hi Daisy,<br />yes. I've done so successfully --- you can make them up to 2 days in advance and then slow cook. If you want to freeze, cook first though.<br />-stephStephanie ODeahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08618710485017373256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-30307527534932008742013-03-19T16:17:16.273-07:002013-03-19T16:17:16.273-07:00Would it be OK to prepare these one day, put them ...Would it be OK to prepare these one day, put them in the fridge, all wrapped up, and THEN put them in the crockpot the next day?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09138814581729741328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-49198858894505950682012-04-01T10:57:47.362-07:002012-04-01T10:57:47.362-07:00I used leftover roast and leftover bbq chicken in ...I used leftover roast and leftover bbq chicken in my tamales today. I couldn't get the dough to ever float, either. My mixer just about died trying to do it, so i went to hand kneading for half an hour, and it still never floated. I also just sauteed the onion and garlic in a skillet, then added in the meat and spices to get the flavor mixed in. Didn't see the point in using a crock pot SparkBunnynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-38697268626426668412010-12-24T12:43:44.247-08:002010-12-24T12:43:44.247-08:00Yay! I was looking for a way to make my tamales wi...Yay! I was looking for a way to make my tamales without using a steamer basket! Thank you! Merry Christmas!cpage2323https://www.blogger.com/profile/13954731292267343107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-48769753496503934042010-12-23T09:12:10.359-08:002010-12-23T09:12:10.359-08:00Made these last night. They turned out very well....Made these last night. They turned out very well. I started with a 4lb whole chicken and slow cooked it for about 9 hrs on low and then shredded it and then followed the above directions. I made my tamales a bit smaller than yours and got I think it was 26 in my slow cooker. A about 5 1/2 hrs they were done so I made some mexican rice and a batch of homemade sauce for the tamales using Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-14765308007265526492010-11-16T21:26:20.315-08:002010-11-16T21:26:20.315-08:00Make tamalis every Christmas! I cheat and get my ...Make tamalis every Christmas! I cheat and get my masa from the local mexican store. Im going to try them in crockpot, instead of steaming them! Sounds fun! Thanks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-37115874472293125362010-11-12T15:14:21.808-08:002010-11-12T15:14:21.808-08:00Gloria, the reason your masa doesnt float is becau...Gloria, the reason your masa doesnt float is because it didnt have enough fat. I prefer to mix mine with a fork to make sure the fat content is thoroughly incorporated, otherwise you'll get pieces that float and pieces that wont. That also may be why some of yours almost burned.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-870755364293690112009-12-31T20:02:30.639-08:002009-12-31T20:02:30.639-08:00Stephanie-
a good way to cut down on the labor is...Stephanie-<br /><br />a good way to cut down on the labor is to use parchment paper instead of the husks- not as pretty, but much easier and just as yummy.<br /><br />jenMy Petite Chefshttp://www.mypetitechefs.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-85582689878375756662009-09-20T23:35:35.014-07:002009-09-20T23:35:35.014-07:00I just found your blog and I think I'm in love...I just found your blog and I think I'm in love!!!! <br /><br />I was born and raised in South Texas where Tamales are everywhere, especially around the holidays. These sound really good! By looking at your pictures, I think I see why you had to double wrap or tie a few--it looks like some of them were too thick. From my experience, they should be no more than about the width of two FurnaceGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17321553579296664837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-12328947583605902392009-03-26T19:27:00.000-07:002009-03-26T19:27:00.000-07:00I'm not sure what happened with this recipe. I fol...I'm not sure what happened with this recipe. I followed it exactly. The masa was way too thick to mix with a mixer. I nearly burned mine out. I had to use more broth and still couldn't get the dough to float. Not to mention the tamales came out really dry. I cooked them for 6 hours and ended up with some that were nearly burned around the edge of the pot. A 1.8 lb chicken would have been enough Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-54206015742418097082009-01-20T15:28:00.000-08:002009-01-20T15:28:00.000-08:00Yum - I really enjoyed these. Thanks for posting. ...Yum - I really enjoyed these. Thanks for posting. I used parchment paper and leftover Thanksgiving Turkey from the depths of the freezer - you can see the results at http://icemancooketh.blogspot.com/2009/01/turkey-tamales-w-red-and-green-salsa.htmlRobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12314300611004089337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-7179200480457900132008-12-29T10:33:00.000-08:002008-12-29T10:33:00.000-08:00I have a friend who uses coffee filters instead of...I have a friend who uses coffee filters instead of husks (ran out of husks one year and improvised with splendid results). Funky, huh? Between that bit of info and your post, I'm ready to try.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-86485029033928835192008-12-20T19:00:00.000-08:002008-12-20T19:00:00.000-08:00As AzĂșcar said -- try it with pork.I cook a Boston...As AzĂșcar said -- try it with pork.<BR/>I cook a Boston Butt (pork shoulder) in the crockpot and make tacos from it. It would be great for tamales too.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15566058145888427858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-6434303672449859652008-12-20T07:25:00.000-08:002008-12-20T07:25:00.000-08:00Wow! You are such a brave soul. I've always wanted...Wow! You are such a brave soul. I've always wanted to make tamales, but thought they'd be a pain. Thanks for sharing this.Nessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09551938518170492479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-1764605852894097722008-12-19T17:14:00.000-08:002008-12-19T17:14:00.000-08:00These look great; I'm going to have to try to adap...These look great; I'm going to have to try to adapt it to Guatemalan style tamales which usually wrapped in banana leaves instead of corn and with a sauce, I'll be going off of this recipe. Any tips? http://www.saveur.com/article/food/Guatemalan-Tamales-with-Ancho-Chile-Sauce <BR/><BR/>I've made it them in a steamer but not the crock. But we're running around all day Weds and would LOVE to Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15864229531085152218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-30959659451181070732008-12-19T12:01:00.000-08:002008-12-19T12:01:00.000-08:00I am so excited to try this. I used to work with ...I am so excited to try this. I used to work with a lady that was from Guatemala, and she would bring me some in after they would have them. I really miss her!;) I am definitely going to try this one!bttrflybabydollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17303094133171168109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-89513686188672798082008-12-19T11:42:00.000-08:002008-12-19T11:42:00.000-08:00I am SO going to make these!! I adore tamales and...I am SO going to make these!! I adore tamales and find that the ones in Tennessee do not compare to those from my Southern California hometown. Thank you!! Thank you!!!Renehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04737769456476844472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-59806632839802338822008-12-19T09:04:00.000-08:002008-12-19T09:04:00.000-08:00So, how many tamales did this recipe make? Even 19...So, how many tamales did this recipe make? Even 19 seems like a lot! But, I am super excited to make these! I have loved your blog so much!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-11771070673252663072008-12-18T23:25:00.000-08:002008-12-18T23:25:00.000-08:00Dang! These would make an awesome Christmas presen...Dang! These would make an awesome Christmas present! I just wish I had seen this last weekend because it would have taken care of two presents instead of one. This is great though!<BR/><BR/>Thank you!!Love This Spacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06806816563175981549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-18181859686555153412008-12-18T21:02:00.000-08:002008-12-18T21:02:00.000-08:00Ooo, thank you! I love tamales and steaming them i...Ooo, thank you! I love tamales and steaming them in a crockpot seems so much easier! And I just happen to have that Too Many Tamales book, which I checked out from the library this past week. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-25233532395652248172008-12-18T18:46:00.000-08:002008-12-18T18:46:00.000-08:00Thank you!!!I'm making tamales for Christmas Eve (...Thank you!!!<BR/>I'm making tamales for Christmas Eve (for the first time) and I was *hoping* there was a faster way than steaming them. Crockpots for the win!Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01218157896853199246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-89314942468003177162008-12-18T18:08:00.000-08:002008-12-18T18:08:00.000-08:00Hi there, it was plugged in for about 6 hrs, then ...Hi there, it was plugged in for about 6 hrs, then I unplugged it and left the lid off during the night.<BR/>xoxo<BR/>stephStephanie ODeahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08618710485017373256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-24025880641832328142008-12-18T17:22:00.000-08:002008-12-18T17:22:00.000-08:00I hadn't visited your blog for awhile so was scrol...I hadn't visited your blog for awhile so was scrolling back to older posts and found your one on using your crock-pot for a deoderizer! WOW! That is exactly the cure I've needed for pesky smells that just won't GO AWAY!<BR/><BR/>Out of curiosity how long did you leave your water/bs on for??My life can get pretty crazy sometimes,https://www.blogger.com/profile/17599561163662845927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-22076162771249677412008-12-18T15:16:00.000-08:002008-12-18T15:16:00.000-08:00I love that book!I love that book!Daisyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11647906900944224234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5090591139439935093.post-67102190027292874882008-12-18T14:54:00.000-08:002008-12-18T14:54:00.000-08:00I can't wait to try these over our Christmas vacat...I can't wait to try these over our Christmas vacation! I like tamales with a red sauce, do you have a good recipe for an easy red chile sauce?Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07242537388684299881noreply@blogger.com