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a dutch oven is a large, covered, heavy round pot without a handle. you do not necessarily need one to make tamales. a large pasta pan or steamer basket works. or like the other answerer suggested place a mound of aluminum foil in the middle of a pot and put the tamales on that.
No you do not NEED a dutch oven to make tamales I never have used one. It is basically just needed to steam them. I use a colander (metal) inside a larger kettle with a tight fitting lid or else use aluminum foil. Make sure the water is not TOUCHING the tamales. Steam them only!
Dutch Oven:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dutch_oven
You should use a steam pot to make tamales. This will look like a very large pot with a second one sitting inside it with a lot of holes in it.
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This is how they were made in the mexican restaurant I worked in. So tasty!
A dutch oven is just a heavy pot for cooking in front of a fire. Not for tamales.
It is just a LARGE POT pretty much. NO you don’t have to use it.
Place tamales in a steamer basket. Steam over boiling water for approximately one hour, until masa is firm and holds its shape. Make sure steamer does not run out of water. Serve immediately, allowing each person to unwrap their own tamales. Allow any leftovers (still in husks) to cool, uncovered, in the refrigerator.
Dutch oven is a wide pot that is usually only a couple inchs deep. It can be placed in the oven. The cover most times can go in the oven too.
I make tamales with friends a lot. I follow the directions on the Masa bag. Masa can be found in the mexican foods isle. You will also need to pick up corn husks. Start soaking them in warm water as soon as you start cooking. The more plyable they are the easier it is. I’ve use chicken or pork. Then you just steam them in a steamer pot for about an hour. They are even great re-steamed after they are frozen. Give yourself plenty of time. It’s a long process but, a lot of fun. Invite friends.
Deep dish pot but you don’t need it
A large capacity steamer
Measuring spoons
Measuring cup
Tongs
A sieve spoon
A small spatula