Sweet Raisin

Description

TAMALE HEATING INSTRUCTIONS

Preferred Method – Stove top

1. Place tamales in a sauce pan large enough to hold the bag(s).
2. Fill sauce pan with water to cover bag(s).
3. Set stove at medium to high heat.
4. Bring water to a hard boil, lower the heat and simmer for a minimum of 5 minutes.
5. Open and serve hot from the bag.

Microwave Method

1. Poke a hole in the tamale bag.
2. Place bag in a microwave safe container.
3. Microwave on high for at least TWO minutes for Norteños (corn husks) and at least THREE minutes for Oaxaqueños (banana leaves), depending on the power of the microwave.
4. Steam from the bag will keep the tamales moist.