20 Best Canned Tamales in 2024 Reviews and Buying Guide

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1 Hormel Beef Tamales 15 Oz (8 Pack) Hormel Beef Tamales 15 Oz (8 Pack)
2 HORMEL Beef Tamales, 28 oz HORMEL Beef Tamales, 28 oz No ratings yet
3 Hormel Beef Tamales, 15 Ounce (Pack of 12) Hormel Beef Tamales, 15 Ounce (Pack of 12) No ratings yet
4 HORMEL Chicken Tamales, Canned Tamales, 15 Oz (Pack of 12) HORMEL Chicken Tamales, Canned Tamales, 15 Oz (Pack of 12)
5 La Preferida Beef & Pork Canned Tamales with Sauce, 15 oz. (Pack of 12) La Preferida Beef & Pork Canned Tamales with Sauce, 15 oz. (Pack of 12) No ratings yet
6 Hormel Tamales, Beef In Chili Sauce, 15 Ounce Hormel Tamales, Beef In Chili Sauce, 15 Ounce No ratings yet
7 La Costeña Tamales Verdes, Pork Flavor, Microwaveable, No Refrigeration Required, 3.8 Oz (Pack of... La Costeña Tamales Verdes, Pork Flavor, Microwaveable, No Refrigeration Required, 3.8 Oz (Pack... No ratings yet
8 La Preferida Canned Tamales, Beef & Pork, 15-Ounce (Pack - 6) La Preferida Canned Tamales, Beef & Pork, 15-Ounce (Pack - 6) No ratings yet
9 La Preferida Tamales Beef & Pork, 15-Ounce (Pack of 12) by La Preferida La Preferida Tamales Beef & Pork, 15-Ounce (Pack of 12) by La Preferida No ratings yet
10 La Preferida Beef Tamales,15 Ounce (Pack 24) La Preferida Beef Tamales,15 Ounce (Pack 24) No ratings yet
11 Del Real Foods Tamales (Pack of 6) Pork in Red Sauce 24 Ounce Del Real Foods Tamales (Pack of 6) Pork in Red Sauce 24 Ounce
12 Del Real Foods Tamales, Beef in Red Sauce, 24 Ounce Del Real Foods Tamales, Beef in Red Sauce, 24 Ounce No ratings yet
13 Mickey Brown's Beef Tamales (5 Units Included per Order) Mickey Brown's Beef Tamales (5 Units Included per Order) No ratings yet
14 Ebro Foods El Ebro Tamale Casserole with Pork 12/15oz Case, 15oz. ( 12 Pack ) Ebro Foods El Ebro Tamale Casserole with Pork 12/15oz Case, 15oz. ( 12 Pack )
15 Hot Tamales Fierce Cinnamon 5 Oz. - 1 Bag!!!! Hot Tamales Fierce Cinnamon 5 Oz. - 1 Bag!!!!
16 FILLOS Sweet Corn Elotes Walking Tamales, 4 OZ FILLOS Sweet Corn Elotes Walking Tamales, 4 OZ
17 Hot Tamales Theater Box - 5 oz - 12 pk Hot Tamales Theater Box - 5 oz - 12 pk
18 Hot Tamales Fierce Cinnamon 5 Oz. - 2 Bag!!!! Hot Tamales Fierce Cinnamon 5 Oz. - 2 Bag!!!! No ratings yet
19 Fillo's Walking Tamales, Corn Poblano Rajas, Pk of 7, Ready-to-Eat, Delicious, Gluten-Free,... Fillo's Walking Tamales, Corn Poblano Rajas, Pk of 7, Ready-to-Eat, Delicious, Gluten-Free,... No ratings yet
20 Fillo's Walking Tamales, Sweet Corn Elotes, Pk of 7, Ready-to-Eat, Delicious, Gluten-Free,... Fillo's Walking Tamales, Sweet Corn Elotes, Pk of 7, Ready-to-Eat, Delicious, Gluten-Free,... No ratings yet

Bestseller No. 1
Hormel Beef Tamales 15 Oz (8 Pack)
  • Selling canned tamale in the USA
  • 6 grams of protein per serving
  • No artificial ingredients
  • Heat & serve
  • Canned; can COATINGS do not contain BPA
Bestseller No. 2
HORMEL Beef Tamales, 28 oz
  • #1 selling canned tamale in the USA
  • HORMEL Beef Tamales are slow simmered in chili sauce
  • No artificial ingredients
  • 5 grams of protein per serving
  • Individually wrapped; heat and serve
Bestseller No. 3
Hormel Beef Tamales, 15 Ounce (Pack of 12)
  • Beef in chili sauce
  • Source of protein
  • Pack of 12
Bestseller No. 4
HORMEL Chicken Tamales, Canned Tamales, 15 Oz (Pack of 12)
  • Includes one 15 ounce can of HORMEL Chicken Tamales, America's #1 selling tamales based on last 52 week IRI data
  • Made with 4 grams of protein, these beef tamales pair with side dishes like salads, plantains, beans, and rice
  • These canned tamales are made with no artifical ingredients and each tamale is individually wrapped
  • Slow simmered in a tangy chili sauce, these tamales are a fiesta in your mouth
  • Try our other HORMEL tamales like Beef and Hot n' Spicy Beef Tamales
Bestseller No. 5
La Preferida Beef & Pork Canned Tamales with Sauce, 15 oz. (Pack of 12)
  • READY TO EAT: Set the steamer aside, because our tamales are ready to eat! Just heat and serve for a filling meal on-the-go.
  • TENDER BEEF & PORK: A blend of seasoned pork and beef wrapped in hearty masa and served in a sauce of tomato paste, chili pepper, paprika, garlic, and...
  • MADE WITH SIMPLE INGREDIENTS: You won’t find any non-sense in our authentic tamales. No artificial colors or preservatives. Ingredients: Tamales:...
  • CONSCIOUS PACKAGING: Our cans are made with BPA-free lining.
  • FAMILY-OWNED SINCE 1949: For four generations, La Preferida has been providing authentic Mexican ingredients you can trust. There's a reason we're...
Bestseller No. 6
Hormel Tamales, Beef In Chili Sauce, 15 Ounce
  • 6 grams of protein per serving
  • No artificial ingredients
  • Individually wrapped; heat and serve
  • Canned; can coatings do not contain BPA
Bestseller No. 7
La Costeña Tamales Verdes, Pork Flavor, Microwaveable, No Refrigeration Required, 3.8 Oz (Pack of...
  • FINALLY AVAILABLE IN THE USA: La Costeña microwaveable tamales have been a long-time favorite of our customers in Mexico, and now they're available...
  • ZERO TO TAMALE IN SIXTY SECONDS: If you've got jus a minute, that's all the time it takes in a microwave, and you can heat them right in the package
  • TAMALES ANY TIME, ANY PLACE: No refrigeration is required, so they're great for school, work, or any place where it might be a great time for a tamale
  • A SAVORY SNACK: Our tamales verdes are made with pork, onions, jalapeño peppers, and other natural flavors
Bestseller No. 8
La Preferida Canned Tamales, Beef & Pork, 15-Ounce (Pack - 6)
  • READY TO EAT: Set the steamer aside, because our tamales are ready to eat! Just heat and serve for a filling meal on-the-go.
  • TENDER BEEF & PORK: A blend of seasoned pork and beef wrapped in hearty masa and served in a sauce of tomato paste, chili pepper, paprika, garlic, and...
  • MADE WITH SIMPLE INGREDIENTS: You won’t find any non-sense in our authentic tamales. No artificial colors or preservatives. Ingredients: Tamales:...
  • CONSCIOUS PACKAGING: Our cans are made with BPA-free lining.
  • FAMILY-OWNED SINCE 1949: For four generations, La Preferida has been providing authentic Mexican ingredients you can trust. There's a reason we're...
Bestseller No. 10
La Preferida Beef Tamales,15 Ounce (Pack 24)
  • READY TO EAT: Set the steamer aside, because our tamales are ready to eat! Just heat and serve for a filling meal on-the-go.
  • TENDER BEEF & PORK: A blend of seasoned pork and beef wrapped in hearty masa and served in a sauce of tomato paste, chili pepper, paprika, garlic, and...
  • MADE WITH SIMPLE INGREDIENTS: You won’t find any non-sense in our authentic tamales. No artificial colors or preservatives. Ingredients: Tamales:...
  • CONSCIOUS PACKAGING: Our cans are made with BPA-free lining.
  • FAMILY-OWNED SINCE 1949: For four generations, La Preferida has been providing authentic Mexican ingredients you can trust. There's a reason we're...
Bestseller No. 11
Del Real Foods Tamales (Pack of 6) Pork in Red Sauce 24 Ounce
  • Soft stone ground masa, perfectly & traditionally seasoned pork in rich red sauce
  • All made by hand, assembled and wrapped in a sustainable wrap with fresh ingredients
  • Authentic recipe passed down through generations
  • Convenient, ready-in-minutes dish
  • Serve our Pork Tamales as an entree, a side dish, or as an appetizer
Bestseller No. 12
Del Real Foods Tamales, Beef in Red Sauce, 24 Ounce
  • Hand wrapped in sustainable wraps to preserve the delicious flavor and texture of our soft and moist stone ground masa.
  • Filling is made with beef and richly seasoned in authentic traditional red chile sauce.
  • Individually hand wrapped in a sustainable wrap
  • Convenient, ready-in-minutes dish
  • Serve our Beef Tamales as an entree, a side dish, or as an appetizer
Bestseller No. 13
Mickey Brown's Beef Tamales (5 Units Included per Order)
  • Price displayed is for 5 individual products that will be shipped using a refrigerant in an insulated cooler.
Bestseller No. 14
Ebro Foods El Ebro Tamale Casserole with Pork 12/15oz Case, 15oz. ( 12 Pack )
  • In Cuba, Tamales are Made by Mixing Savory Cornmeal Dough with Tender Pork, then Stuffing into Corn Husks, Rolling, tying and Steaming before Serving
  • In this Stovetop Variation, the Pork, Cornmeal and Traditional Seasonings are Cooked Together in a Pot until Thick, and then Ladled into Bowls for...
  • The Results: All of the Delicious Flavor of Traditional Cuban Tamales but no Wrapping and Steaming Required
  • For 57 years Ebro Foods has Specialized in Authentic Cuban, Mexican, and Latin American Foods of Premium Quality.
  • Due to Unpredictable Shipping Conditions, Cans May Arrive with Minor Dents
Bestseller No. 16
FILLOS Sweet Corn Elotes Walking Tamales, 4 OZ
  • No hydrogenated fats or high fructose corn syrup allowed in any food
  • No bleached or bromated flour
Bestseller No. 17
Hot Tamales Theater Box - 5 oz - 12 pk
  • Hot Tamales Theater Box: Contains 12 individually wrapped 5 oz Hot Tamales sticks
  • Gluten Free: Made with gluten free ingredients
  • Occasions: Perfect for New Year's Eve, birthdays, game nights and more
  • Allergen Free: Suitable for those with gluten allergies
  • Cinnamon Flavored: Delicious cinnamon flavor that kids and adults love
Bestseller No. 19
Fillo's Walking Tamales, Corn Poblano Rajas, Pk of 7, Ready-to-Eat, Delicious, Gluten-Free,...
  • Ready to Eat Tamales: No mess, ready-to-eat Salsa Verde tamales. Shelf-stable, with no need for refrigeration, ready when you are. Simply grab, go,...
  • Gluten-Free & Preservative-Free: Clean-Label, Non-GMO ingredients: beans and fresh vegetables, all made with nixmalized white corn and extra virgin...
  • Plant Protein: 3 grams of protein and 4 grams of fiber per tamal for a meal or snack, ideal to keep you going through your workday, workout or...
  • Microwavable: Simply tear off the top and eat them straight from the pouch at room temperature for ultimate ease, or vent, microwave for 10-15...
  • Each tamal comes sealed in a microwave-safe, BPA-free pouch.
Bestseller No. 20
Fillo's Walking Tamales, Sweet Corn Elotes, Pk of 7, Ready-to-Eat, Delicious, Gluten-Free,...
  • Ready to Eat Tamales: No mess, ready-to-eat Salsa Verde tamales. Shelf-stable, with no need for refrigeration, ready when you are. Simply grab, go,...
  • Gluten-Free & Preservative-Free: Clean-Label, Non-GMO ingredients: beans and fresh vegetables, all made with nixmalized white corn and extra virgin...
  • Plant protein and fiber for a meal or snack, ideal to keep you going through your workday, workout or adventurous out-and-abouts.
  • Microwavable: Simply tear off the top and eat them straight from the pouch at room temperature for ultimate ease, or vent, microwave for 10-15...
  • Each tamal comes sealed in a microwave-safe, BPA-free pouch.
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FAQ:

Q: How do you make homemade tamales?

A: Lay a husk on a flat surface. … Use the back of a metal spoon to spread the dough onto the husk. … When spreading the dough,leave a space of about 4 inches from the narrow end of the husk and about 2 inches from the broad end. Spread the dough to the edge of one of the long sides and 2 inches away from the other long side.

Q: How to make the best vegan tamales?

A: Soak corn husks in warm water for 30 minutes to soften. To make the dough,add masa,baking powder,salt and ground cumin to a large and mix well. … To make the filling,heat diced onion,corn oil and minced garlic over medium heat until softened,about 5 minutes. … Once corn husks are softened,drain and dry. …

Q: What are the best tamal recipes?

A: Tamale Meat Cook meat,garlic and salt in a slow cooker for 6 to 8 hours on high. … Tamale Sauce Lightly brown the flour in the oil in a stockpot over medium high heat. … Tamale Masa Beat lard with a stand mixer to the consistency of whipped cream (takes about 15 minutes on highest setting). … Tamale Assembly and Cooking

Q: What are the best frozen tamales?

A: Remove the tamales from the plastic bag,along with any plastic wrap. … Add 1 to 1 ½ cups of water to the bottom of the pan. … Place tamales upright in the steamer basket or insert. … Place the steamer insert into the steamer and place the lid on the pan. Bring the water to a rolling boil.