20-Min Pork Tamale Skillet
Crispy polenta cakes topped with seasoned shredded pork, cheese, and jalapeños — the TikTok shortcut to tamales without the steam basket. Ready in 20 minutes.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 485
- Protein
- 32g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Bring broth to a boil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Step 2
Whisk in 1 cup polenta slowly, stirring constantly until no lumps remain.
Step 3
Cook, stirring often, until polenta thickens and pulls away from the pan sides, ~5 min.
Step 4
Stir in pork, salsa verde, and 0.5 cup cheese until combined and heated through.
Step 5
Dollop crema across the top, then scatter jalapeños and remaining cheese over it.
Step 6
Serve hot from the skillet with lime wedges and fresh cilantro if desired.
Tools you’ll need
- large skillet (12-inch)
- whisk
- wooden spoon
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