20 Best Canned Tamales in 2024 Reviews and Buying Guide

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1 Hormel Beef Tamales, 15 Ounce (Pack of 12) Hormel Beef Tamales, 15 Ounce (Pack of 12) No ratings yet
2 Hormel Beef Tamales 15 Oz (8 Pack) Hormel Beef Tamales 15 Oz (8 Pack)
3 HORMEL Beef Tamales, 28 oz HORMEL Beef Tamales, 28 oz 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 Hormel, Tamales, Beef in Chili Sauce, 15 Oz, 1 Count Hormel, Tamales, Beef in Chili Sauce, 15 Oz, 1 Count No ratings yet
6 La Preferida Canned Tamales, Beef & Pork, 15-Ounce (Pack - 6) La Preferida Canned Tamales, Beef & Pork, 15-Ounce (Pack - 6) No ratings yet
7 La Costeña Tamales Rojos | Pork Flavor | Microwaveable | No Refrigeration Required, 3.8 Ounce (Pack... La Costeña Tamales Rojos | Pork Flavor | Microwaveable | No Refrigeration Required, 3.8 Ounce... No ratings yet
8 Texas Tamale Company Gourmet Pork Tamales, 18 Ounce (Pack of 8) Texas Tamale Company Gourmet Pork Tamales, 18 Ounce (Pack of 8) No ratings yet
9 La Preferida Tamales With Sauce Beef & Pork 15 Oz, (Pack of 2) La Preferida Tamales With Sauce Beef & Pork 15 Oz, (Pack of 2)
10 El Ebro- Tamale Casserole w/pork 15oz (3-Pack) El Ebro- Tamale Casserole w/pork 15oz (3-Pack)
11 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 )
12 Hot Tamales Fierce Cinnamon 5 Oz. - 2 Bag!!!! Hot Tamales Fierce Cinnamon 5 Oz. - 2 Bag!!!! No ratings yet
13 Fillo's Walking Tamales, Savory Variety Pack of 7, Ready-to-Eat, Delicious, Gluten-Free,... Fillo's Walking Tamales, Savory Variety Pack of 7, Ready-to-Eat, Delicious, Gluten-Free,... No ratings yet
14 El Monterey Beef Tamale, 5 Ounce -- 40 per case. El Monterey Beef Tamale, 5 Ounce -- 40 per case. No ratings yet
15 La Preferida Beef Tamales,15 Ounce (Pack 24) La Preferida Beef Tamales,15 Ounce (Pack 24) No ratings yet
16 Texas Tamale Company Gourmet Beef Tamales, 18 Ounce (Pack of 8) Texas Tamale Company Gourmet Beef Tamales, 18 Ounce (Pack of 8)
17 SurvivalCaveFood Chicken 12 - 28oz. Cans (1 Case) Long Term Food Storage Canned Meat SurvivalCaveFood Chicken 12 - 28oz. Cans (1 Case) Long Term Food Storage Canned Meat No ratings yet
18 Mexican Tamales La Costeña - Tamal Dulce and Tamal de Elote (Sweet Corn Tamal) (2 Per Flavor) Ready... Mexican Tamales La Costeña - Tamal Dulce and Tamal de Elote (Sweet Corn Tamal) (2 Per Flavor)... No ratings yet
19 Mickey Brown's Beef Tamales (5 Units Included per Order) Mickey Brown's Beef Tamales (5 Units Included per Order) No ratings yet
20 Chilito's Express Llc. 2 Dozen Pork & Jalapeno 'Texas Style' Tamales, Hand wrapped on Corn Husks... Chilito's Express Llc. 2 Dozen Pork & Jalapeno "Texas Style" Tamales, Hand wrapped on Corn Husks...

Bestseller No. 1
Hormel Beef Tamales, 15 Ounce (Pack of 12)
  • Beef in chili sauce
  • Source of protein
  • Pack of 12
Bestseller No. 2
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. 3
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. 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
Hormel, Tamales, Beef in Chili Sauce, 15 Oz, 1 Count
  • 6 grams of protein per serving
  • No artificial ingredients
  • Individually wrapped; heat and serve
  • Canned; can coatings do not contain BPA
Bestseller No. 6
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. 7
La Costeña Tamales Rojos | Pork Flavor | Microwaveable | No Refrigeration Required, 3.8 Ounce (Pack...
  • You get twelve individually packaged pork flavored La Costeña Tamales Rojos
  • FINALLY AVAILABLE IN THE USA: La Costeña microwaveable tamales have been a long-time favorite of our customers in Mexico. And now, you can get them...
  • ZERO TO TAMALE IN SIXTY SECONDS: Got 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. They're great for school, work, or any place where it might be a great time for a tamale....
  • A SAVORY SNACK: Our tamales rojos are made with pork, onions, jalapeño peppers, and other natural flavors.
Bestseller No. 8
Texas Tamale Company Gourmet Pork Tamales, 18 Ounce (Pack of 8)
  • Texas Tamale Company Gourmet Pork Tamales
  • Gluten Free
  • The package dimension of the product is 6"L x 5"W x 4"H
  • The package weight of the product is 20 pounds
Bestseller No. 9
La Preferida Tamales With Sauce Beef & Pork 15 Oz, (Pack of 2)
  • Item Package Length: 6.0"
  • Item Package Width: 5.0"
  • Item Package Height: 4.0"
  • Item Package Weight: 13.8 lb
Bestseller No. 10
El Ebro- Tamale Casserole w/pork 15oz (3-Pack)
  • 3 cans, 15 oz each Tamale Casserole with Pork (Tamal en Casuela)
Bestseller No. 11
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. 13
Fillo's Walking Tamales, Savory Variety Pack of 7, Ready-to-Eat, Delicious, Gluten-Free,...
  • Ready to Eat Tamales: No mess, ready-to-eat Bean Salsa Roja tamales. Shelf-stable, with no need for refrigeration, ready when you are. Simply grab,...
  • Gluten-Free & Preservative-Free: Clean-Label, Non-GMO ingredients: beans and fresh vegetables, all made with nixmalized white corn and extra virgin...
  • Up to 7 grams of protein: Plant protein and 6-7 grams of fiber per tamale for a meal or snack, ideal to keep you going through your workday, workout...
  • Microwavable: Simply tear off the top and eat them straight from the pouch at room temperature for ultimate ease, or vent, microwave for 25 seconds.
  • Each tamale comes sealed in a microwave-safe, BPA-free pouch.
Bestseller No. 14
Bestseller No. 15
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. 16
Texas Tamale Company Gourmet Beef Tamales, 18 Ounce (Pack of 8)
  • Texas Tamale Company Gourmet Beef Tamales
  • Gluten Free
  • The package dimension of the product is 6"L x 5"W x 4"H
  • The package weight of the product is 20 pounds
Bestseller No. 17
SurvivalCaveFood Chicken 12 - 28oz. Cans (1 Case) Long Term Food Storage Canned Meat
  • Great for emergency storage in case of natural or man-made disasters with a shelf life of 15+ years
  • All natural, no preservatives or additives, Ingredients are just chicken and a little salt
  • High protein content and no carbs make these a great addition to your long term storage food program
  • Hand selected cuts of USDA inspected chicken.
  • Made in the USA from U.S. livestock.
Bestseller No. 18
Mexican Tamales La Costeña - Tamal Dulce and Tamal de Elote (Sweet Corn Tamal) (2 Per Flavor) Ready...
  • Pack of 4 Tamales: Tamal Dulce & Tamal de Elote (Sweat Corn) (2 per flavor)
  • The authentic Mexican flavor of a great Tamal
  • Tamales by La Costeña are convenient and delicious.
  • They do not contain preservatives and do not require refrigeration.
  • It’s a Mexican tradition you can enjoy wherever and whenever you want.
Bestseller No. 19
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. 20
Chilito's Express Llc. 2 Dozen Pork & Jalapeno "Texas Style" Tamales, Hand wrapped on Corn Husks...
  • Includes 2 dozen of our lovingly Texas-made jalapeno pork tamales
  • Traditional Mexican seasonings combined with a kick of jalapeno create an exciting flavor experience
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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.