How to cook frozen tamales in a crock pot?

When you’re in a hurry, slow cooker tamales can be a lifesaver! You can toss the ingredients together the night before and then pop them in the slow cooker in the morning. In the evening, you’ll have homemade tamales ready to pop in the oven and serve right at dinnertime.

How to cook frozen tamales in a crock pot on the stove top?

If you're planning to cook your tamales on the stove top, you'll need to thaw them first. This can take an entire day, depending on how many tamales you have. Once they thaw, you can transfer them to a slow cooker. Set the slow cooker on low and add enough water to cover them. Add some salt and any other seasonings you like.

How to cook frozen fresh tamales in a crock pot?

The best way to thaw frozen tamales is in the sink. Add the tamales to the sink and let them sit until they’re partially thawed. Then take them out and place them in a colander to drain the excess water. You can then transfer the tamales to a crock pot and cook them on high heat for about 20 minutes until they’re thoroughly heated.

How to cook frozen tam

If you prefer, you can also use just one 30-pound bag of frozen corn husks and cook the tamales in your slow cooker in the husks. Just add enough water to the bottom of the slow cooker so the water level reaches the top of the husks (this will vary according to the thickness of the husks, so play around with the water level until you find the right consistency). Then, place the tamales in the slow cooker, add the corn kernels, seasonings

How to cook frozen tamales in a crock pot on the stove?

This method requires several pots. First, you will need a pot large enough to hold the tamales. We suggest a 6-quart pot. Then, add water to the pot until it’s about an inch above the tamales. Use a tamale steamer basket or metal tamale tray to hold the tamales in place. You could also use a pot that’s deep enough to hold the water and still leave room for the tamales. If you use a small pot