How to Freeze Tamales in the Corn Husks

Tamales are corn dough-wrapped snacks covered with a corn husk. The husk holds the tamale together as it steams, and it also provides a natural covering to protect the tamale in storage. Additional packaging in an airtight container will keep odors from the freezer out of the tamales. You can freeze your tamales either before or after cooking.

Things You'll Need

• Resealable freezer bag

Instructions

1. Cool the corn husk-wrapped tamales, if they are cooked.

2. Package the wrapped tamales in a single layer in a resealable freezer bag, pressing the air out of the bag while zipping it closed.

3. Freeze the tamales for up to four months in the bag.

Tips & Warnings

• Heat frozen cooked or uncooked tamales in a tamale steamer or steamer basket for 90 minutes. Remove the corn husk after cooking and discard before eating.

References

• Practically Edible: Tamales
• Oregon State University Extension: Freezing Convenience Foods
• Tamale Girl: FAQs