Be sure to check out the FabulousFoods.com Tamale Tutorial (see related features links below) for recipes and photo instructions for making this fabulous, festive food. Even if you're new to making tamales, you're sure to achieve spectacular results.

Makes About 5 Dozen Tamales

Cover the meat, onion and garlic with water in a large pot, bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for about 2 hours until tender, adding more water as necessary (you can use the cooking water as stock for your masa). Cut meat into small cubes or shred.

Prepare the masa and chili sauce.

Assemble the Tamales by spreading about 1/3 cup masa on the smooth side of a corn husk, place about 2 teaspoons meat in the center of the masa, and top with about 2 tablespoons of salsa. Wrap in the style of your choice and steam. See related features links below for detailed photo instructions.