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These tamales have a smoky, chipotle flavor to go with the sweet corn.

• 44 dried corn husks
• 1 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
• 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 of a 13 1/8-ounce can chipotle chiles in adobo sauce (3/4 cup)
• 2 roasting chickens (4 pounds each)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 2 cups fresh corn kernels (about 4 ears)
• 3 large tomatoes, cut into 1/4-cup dice
• 1 cup Homemade Chicken Stock Homemade Chicken Stock, or canned low-sodium chicken broth, skimmed of fat
• 1 cup loosely packed cilantro leaves, finely chopped
• 6 cups masa harina
• 6 cups warm water

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