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Corn Husk: Traditional, Reliable, Kitchen-Ready

The essential wrap for authentic tamales and more.

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A KITCHEN STAPLE, TIME-TESTED

Corn Husk, the Foundation of Tradition

Dried corn husks are a kitchen essential for wrapping and steaming tamales, giving them their signature shape and subtle corn aroma. Naturally sturdy and pliable once soaked, husks are sorted and cleaned for consistent size and quality. A staple in Latin American kitchens for generations, corn husk remains the trusted choice for foodservice and retail alike. At Latin Specialties, we package our corn husks for consistent quality and easy handling, case after case.

Traditional, dependable, and essential—corn husk brings authenticity to every tamale.

Corn Husks,Pork Tamales and Sweet Corn Tamales

Dried, pliable once soaked: the traditional wrap for tamales.

Plate of unwrapped pork tamales with red sauce on a kitchen tableSteamer pot full of corn husk tamales standing upright on a stove

Holiday classic recipe

Tamales de Puerco en Salsa Roja

Masa filled with shredded pork in red chile sauce, wrapped in corn husks and steamed until tender.

  • Makes24 tamales
  • Prep1 hr
  • Steam1 1/2 hr

Ingredients

  • 30 dried Latin Specialties Corn Husk, soaked in hot water for 30 minutes
  • 4 cups masa harina mixed with 3 ½ cups warm broth
  • 1 cup lard or shortening, 1 tbsp baking powder, salt
  • 3 cups shredded cooked pork
  • 1 ½ cups red sauce made with Latin Specialties Ancho Pepper

Method

  1. Beat the lard until fluffy, then mix in the masa harina, broth, baking powder and salt until the masa is spongy.
  2. Spread 2 tablespoons of masa on each soaked husk, add a spoonful of pork in red sauce, fold the sides and bottom and stand them upright in a steamer.
  3. Steam for 1 to 1 ½ hours, until the masa pulls cleanly away from the husk.

TipSoak the husks until soft and pat them dry before spreading the masa.

From Field to Your Table

Sourcing

Trusted suppliers deliver consistent, quality husk

Quality & Safety

Strict specs, traceability, and cold-chain stewardship ensure quality.

Prep & Handling

Sorted and cleaned for consistent size and pliability.

Packaging & Formats

16oz bags, cases, and custom program packs.

On-Time Delivery

Reliable logistics to keep your supply flowing.

Program flexibility.

We support programs to meet customer and regulatory needs. Choose the approach that fits your market and let us guide specifications, labeling and handling.

Preparation, Made Simple

Soak husks in warm water for 15–30 minutes before use to soften for wrapping. Store dry husks in a cool, dry place; once soaked, use the same day for best results.

Quality You Can Measure