Skillet Tamales

created: 09/04/2020 | modified: 06/19/2022

main | meat mexican pork

pulled pork:

2-3 lbs. pork shoulder, in 1-2” cubes
juice from 1 lime and 1 lemon
1 tsp. oregano
2 anaheim peppers, sliced
1 cup salsa verde

Combine all ingredients in crockpot, and cook on low for 8 hours

skillet tamales:

pulled pork
1 cup salsa verde
cornbread batter (reduce sugar by half)

Shred pork and remove pepper skins and any other detritus
Add to skillet with salsa verde, and simmer until thickened but not dry
Top with cornbread batter
Bake at 400°F for 30 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean