Mexican Pulled-Pork Tamales (Tamales de Carnitas)

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Ingredients — preview

• 15 each dried corn husks
• 1 cup Carnitas
• 3/4 cup Tamale Dough
• 1 cup boiling water
• 3/4 cup masa harina
• 1 cup frozen corn kernels thawed
• 4 tablespoons butter unsalted, cut into 1/2-inch cubes and softened

Preparation — preview

1. Bring 2 quarts of water to a boil in a large pot.
2. Add the corn husks, cover, and simmer until softened and pliable, about 10 minutes.
3. Drain and set aside.
4. Place the grits in a medium bowl, whisk in the boiling water, and left stand until most of the water is absorbed, about 10 minutes.
5. Stir in the masa haring to form a dough, cover, and let cool to room temperature, about 20 minutes.
6. Add the butter and lard to a bowl of a food processor and process for about 1 minute.
7. Add the masa dough, corn, sugar, baking powder and salt and continue to process until the mixture is light, sticky and very smooth, about 1 more minute.