{"product_id":"dried-corn-husks-extra-size","title":"Premium Dried Corn Husks (Extra Size) – XL Hojas de Maíz for Tamales","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSizes \u0026amp; price per oz:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 lb bag ($0.49 \/ oz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 lb bag ($0.46 \/ oz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(253, 126, 20);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDried Corn Husks (Extra Size)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eExtra-large, sun-dried corn husks — the flexible, low-waste wrapper that turns out big, beautiful tamales every time.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping Anywhere in the USA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSave money — bought direct from the importer \u0026amp; farmer.\u003c\/strong\u003e Premium quality at a fair price, straight from the source.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(253, 126, 20);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese extra-size (selecta) hojas de maíz are among the largest, cleanest, and most pliable husks available. Naturally sun-dried and carefully sorted, they soak up quickly and fold without tearing, so you can wrap generous tamales with less waste. Perfect for home cooks preparing a holiday batch and for anyone who loves authentic Mexican tamales.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(253, 126, 20);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoak the husks in warm water for 20–30 minutes until soft and flexible, then pat dry. Spread masa across the smooth side, add your filling, fold the sides in and the tapered end up, and steam upright for 60–90 minutes until the masa pulls cleanly away from the husk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(253, 126, 20);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecipes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassic Pork Tamales\u003c\/strong\u003e – Fill masa with red chile pork, wrap in soaked husks, and steam until tender.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSweet Pineapple Tamales\u003c\/strong\u003e – Sweeten your masa, add crushed pineapple and raisins, and wrap for a dessert tamale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCheese \u0026amp; Rajas\u003c\/strong\u003e – Layer Oaxaca cheese with roasted poblano strips for a vegetarian favorite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(253, 126, 20);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFAQ\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many tamales will these husks make?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt varies by tamale size, but the extra-large grade means fewer husks per tamale and less patching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need to soak them first?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. A 20–30 minute warm-water soak makes them soft and easy to fold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre these natural?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes – simply sun-dried corn husks with nothing added.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I reuse leftover husks?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDry unused soaked husks fully and store them in a cool, dry place for next time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping Anywhere in the USA.\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose your size above and stock up for tamale season.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alma Pura Specialties","offers":[{"title":"1 Lb","offer_id":49159280263427,"sku":"AP-DRIED-CORN-HUSKS-EXTRA-SIZE-1LB","price":7.81,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 Lb","offer_id":49159280296195,"sku":"AP-DRIED-CORN-HUSKS-EXTRA-SIZE-2LB","price":13.65,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0820\/2125\/3379\/files\/Capturadepantalla2024-05-20ala_s_12.36.16p.m._4b814459-b617-492a-9697-58517abdea1b.png?v=1783054710","url":"https:\/\/almapura.us\/products\/dried-corn-husks-extra-size","provider":"Alma Pura Specialties","version":"1.0","type":"link"}