1. Turn the steamer heat to medium. Let tamales to simmer. Add water to just under the rack but not touching. Depending on the food & density, etc, it takes from 10 minutes to 25 (frozen ribs have taken me the longest). If tamales are the backside of the pot, lessen heat up to medium. Join the discussion today.

If the tamales have been really frozen, allow for about 30 minutes. 5.

Put rack in the bottom. Read page 3 of the best way to reheat frozen tamales discussion from the Chowhound General Discussion, Reheating food community.

I use 1.5-2cups water, insert the trivet, then place my frozen foil-wrapped food in. 2.

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Adjust time to 20 minutes.

Turn on the stove and set to medium heat. Take tamales and cover with plastic wrap and place in a microwave safe container; Put them in the microwave and zap them for 2-5 minutes (depending on the amount you have and how cold it is) Once heated up you can take out and enjoy.

Alter the cover onto the pot by the steamer rack still inside. Keep the tamales with open end up. However, heating tamales the right way is no easy task, as they can end up dry and starchy if you are not careful. If the tamales are frozen, you will have to defrost them. See video below for tips on using a double boiler or a pie pan with holes punched in it to steam tamales. Alter the cover onto the pot by the steamer rack still inside. 3.

Preheat the oven to the desired temperature, up to 390 degrees Fahrenheit. Once you make them, you can refrigerate or freeze them, and if you vacuum seal them, you can freeze them for up to six months.

This can be done in the microwave as well. So get your Mexican hats and fiesta face ready, because here are the five best ways to reheat tamale.

Stir the food halfway through heating to eliminate cold spots. 4. Put in the tamales in a position where the open end is faced up.

4, Cover the lid and allow to steam for about 20 minutes.

Set up your steamer and fill with 1/4 cup of water. While preheating my oven to 350 degrees, I place my desired amount of tamales on the foil.

Meat thermometer instructions: Open the lid of the stockpot and insert the thermometer into the deep center of the tamales. Remove tamales from bag, wrap in foil, and place them on sheet pan. Give your tamales enough time for their fillings to warm up. It should have an internal temperature of 165F. If tamales are the backside of the pot, lessen heat up to medium. Quick release when done. Heating the Tamales.

Keep the tamales with open end up. Tamales are a holiday food and are usually made in large batches, so reheating them properly is critical.

Place tamales on the steamer rack, open end up and do not over crowd.

3. The way I heat up tamales is to tear a large piece of aluminum foil and place on a baking sheet.

Place frozen tamales, open end up, close lid, close valve and select steam. It keeps the food really moist & doesn't change the texture. • For oven baking, preheat oven to 325.

Let tamales to simmer. Step3: Place your tamales on the steam rack, cover the pot with a lid and let the heat simmer down; Step4: Have your tamales steamed for around 10 minutes if they are kept in the fridge and up to 15 or 20 minutes if they are frozen? Oven Reheating.

Here are instructions for re-heating them: • For steaming, remove tamales from bag, and place in a hot steamer for 15-20 minutes from a thawed state (5-10 minutes more if frozen).

Read page 2 of the best way to reheat frozen tamales discussion from the Chowhound General Discussion, Reheating food community. Luckily, tamales are forgiving. Use one of the pre-programmed functions, or set the desired heating time.

Join the discussion today. Steaming Reheating your favorite tamales in the steamer is simple and less time consuming than cooking them in the steamer. If it doesn't reach 165F yet.

Bake 15-20 minutes if thawed, and 20-25 if frozen.