Can tamales be heated in a crock pot?

Try using baking soda and water and letting that sit on the pot for an hour or two before washing off and cleaning it as usual.

You don't have to, but browning it makes the broth, roast, and later gravy taste a lot better.

They are quite lovely heated, but they can be eaten cold. It all depends on your preference and resources, really.

Use the baking soda method. It works like a charm for any crayon stain and it's one that doesn't make your back sore from bending over like the other ones!

I don't think you should use a cast iron pan but it could work if you are desperate. I would definitely use a gas stove.

No. Don't store food in your garage. You should divide the contents of your crock pot into 2-3 smaller containers, preferably covered.

You can keep tamales in the fridge for up to 1 week. They will last a lot longer in the freezer, however; up to 4 months!

I do. I place them on top of aluminum foil before cooking.

You want the water up to but not over your steaming baskets. The tamales shouldn't get wet. Remember to check the water level periodically.

Yes you can. That way they are freshly steamed when you cook them for dinner. And they are not being reheated. Actually I prefer them that way.