How to Make and Freeze Tamales

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how to make and freeze tamales

Tamales are a lot of work, but you can make and freeze a lot of them, saving time down the road. Vacuum-sealed tamales can stay in the freezer for up to six months. To reheat, just steam them for about 10 minutes. They're such a satisfying meal, it's worth every minute. 

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You will need a 20 cm steamer; this will hold approximately 25 tamales.

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