Name: Venison Tamales Norteno
Prep time: 120 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 180 min
Yield: 10 people
Ingredients: MASA; 1 tablespoon baking powder; 2 1/4 pounds masa; 10 1/2 ounces fresh rendered lard; 6 cloves garlic, (chopped); 4 guajillo or ancho chiles, (seeded and torn up); 1/4 cup braising liquid from venison; 2 teaspoons salt; FILLING; 2 pounds braised, shredded venison; 6 ancho chiles, (seeded and torn up); 6 guajillo chiles, (seeded and torn up); 5 cloves garlic, (chopped); 2 cups braising liquid from venison; 1 teaspoon dried oregano, (Mexican if possible); 1 teaspoon cumin; 1 bunch epazote, chopped ((optional)); 30 to 40 corn husks, (soaked in hot water)