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Title: Wendys Tamale Pie
Post by: smokeasaurus on August 29, 2015, 10:39:39 PM
We did a 11 lb pork picnic the other day and had plenty of pulled pork goodness left over..what to do?  what to do?   Wendy took care of this little problemo:

Many things you can do with leftovers, but... I decided to do a tamale pie... I took the leftover pork and re-fried it in a skillet to bring out another flavor layer. approximately 4 cups pork,  You then take your choice of Enchilada sauce, I am a tenderfoot, as Scott points out, so.... mine is lawry's.. I added an onion finely chopped , you will need at least a cup and a half of enchilada sauce to add to the carnitas.  You can also throw in chiles, or whatever you desire for your tamale filling.  While the carnitas and enchilada sauce are simmering...
Create the crust: 
2tsp baking powder
2/3 cup all purpose flour
3/4 cup corn meal
2 TBSP sugar
1/2 tsp salt
2 TBSP vegetable oil or oil of your choice

Mix all dry ingredients, then add oil, and incorporate to make small soft crumbs ( I use a fork).  Then mix in 1/3 cup of milk and 1 egg till combined, then add 1 can creamed corn, combine and press into greased 9X13 pan, bake for 25 minutes at 400 degrees or until golden brown.

Remove from oven and reduce oven to 350 degrees. 

Poke holes in this crust and then layer with carnitas and enchilada sauce.  Cover with approximately 1/1/2 cups cheese of your choice ( I used 4 cheese mexican shred)

Return to 350 degree oven and bake for 25 minutes or until cheese and meat mixture are golden and bubbly.  ( if your oven runs hot, you might need to cover this with foil  for first 15 minutes of cook time and then remove for last 10 minutes... ( I have an electric oven and I did not need to cover at all)

Let cool for 10 minutes, which gives it time to set up and then if desired you can add fresh ingredients such as; lettuce, tomato, green onion, or cilantro.... again whatever you choose for fresh crisp cold ingredients.

Enjoy!

Here is how they turned out:
(http://i1213.photobucket.com/albums/cc469/s1cott11/0828151724_zpsi1mbm8sq.jpg) (http://s1213.photobucket.com/user/s1cott11/media/0828151724_zpsi1mbm8sq.jpg.html)
(http://i1213.photobucket.com/albums/cc469/s1cott11/0828151726_zps4alh47tm.jpg) (http://s1213.photobucket.com/user/s1cott11/media/0828151726_zps4alh47tm.jpg.html)
(http://i1213.photobucket.com/albums/cc469/s1cott11/0828151726a_zps2r4ngwgn.jpg) (http://s1213.photobucket.com/user/s1cott11/media/0828151726a_zps2r4ngwgn.jpg.html)


Title: Re: Wendys Tamale Pie
Post by: TMB on August 29, 2015, 10:45:47 PM
Ok plate me I'm ready for that pie
Title: Re: Wendys Tamale Pie
Post by: drholly on August 29, 2015, 11:06:19 PM
That sounds soooo good - just hold the cilantro for me - could never develop the taste...

That makes me want to make up a batch of leftovers... excuse me "retained servings"...  ;) ;D
Title: Re: Wendys Tamale Pie
Post by: Smokin Don on August 29, 2015, 11:49:22 PM
WOW love the looks of Wendy's Tamale pie!!! Bookmarked!!! Don
Title: Re: Wendys Tamale Pie
Post by: ACW3 on August 29, 2015, 11:59:52 PM
"We did a 11 lb pork picnic the other day and had plenty of pulled pork goodness left over..what to do?"

What's with the "left overs"?  You duly chastised me for using that term.  Turn about's fair play. 

Art
Title: Re: Wendys Tamale Pie
Post by: spuds on August 30, 2015, 08:25:41 AM
I bookmarked it too,looks good,sent to Mrs.
We had tamales yesterday from Redlands Farmers market,lady makes several varieties,2 dollars each or get a dozen for 20.REALLY good.
Need to put tamales on our learn to make list.
Title: Re: Wendys Tamale Pie
Post by: muebe on August 30, 2015, 09:50:07 AM
Oh my!!!

Looks fantastic!
Title: Re: Wendys Tamale Pie
Post by: smokeasaurus on August 30, 2015, 09:55:17 AM
"We did a 11 lb pork picnic the other day and had plenty of pulled pork goodness left over..what to do?"

What's with the "left overs"?  You duly chastised me for using that term.  Turn about's fair play. 

Art

an 11 lb picnic for two people...if there were no leftovers, Sparky's stretchy pants wouldn't even help  :D :D
Title: Re: Wendys Tamale Pie
Post by: smokeasaurus on August 30, 2015, 09:56:22 AM
What is cool about this recipe is you can sub out chicken..seasoned ground beef......I wish we would have had a can of ortega chilies to toss in there......real simple fixins but real good...
Title: Re: Wendys Tamale Pie
Post by: africanmeat on August 30, 2015, 12:30:27 PM
looks tasty i will try it with almond flour .
thanks for the recipe .
Title: Re: Wendys Tamale Pie
Post by: HighOnSmoke on August 30, 2015, 03:25:49 PM
Looks delicious Wendy and Scott. Thanks for posting! Bookmarked!
Title: Re: Wendys Tamale Pie
Post by: sliding_billy on August 30, 2015, 06:58:18 PM
I'll down a bit of that.