Dinner for 6

Mexican Pork Ribs Adobo

Name: Mexican Pork Ribs Adobo
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 4 lb pork ribs; 1/2 size white onion; 2 cloves garlic; 2 bay leaves; 2 ancho peppers; 4 guajillo peppers; 3 cloves garlic; 1/2 tsp black pepper kernels; 1 tsp cumin seeds; 1 tsp mexican oregano; 1 tsp dried thyme; 1 bay leaf; 1/4 cup white vinegar; 1 in. of a cinnamon stick; salt to taste (optional)

Pork ribs simmer until tender in a smooth sauce made from dried chiles, vinegar, garlic, and warm spices.

Typical price

$19.36for 4 servings

$4.84 per serving$19.36 for 4

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Photo: mexicoinmykitchen.com

60 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
6servings as written
$$$typical cost tier

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What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
Pork ribs$3.99/lb typical	4 lb	$15.96Typical price
Onions$1.29/lb typical	0.2 lb	$0.26Typical price
Garlic$0.75 each typical	0.5	$0.38Typical price
Mint, dill, rosemary, thyme and other fresh herbs$1.99 each typical	a little	$0.04Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$29.04

Pantry staples you likely have

Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepperVinegar

Not included in the cost.

Ingredients

4 lb pork ribs
1/2 size white onion
2 cloves garlic
2 bay leaves
2 ancho peppers
4 guajillo peppers
3 cloves garlic
1/2 tsp black pepper kernels
1 tsp cumin seeds
1 tsp mexican oregano
1 tsp dried thyme
1 bay leaf
1/4 cup white vinegar
1 in. of a cinnamon stick
salt to taste (optional)

Steps

Place the ribs, onion, two garlic cloves, and two bay leaves in a large pot, cover with water, and simmer for 25 minutes.
Remove the stems and seeds from the ancho and guajillo peppers, then simmer them in water for 10 minutes until soft.
Blend the softened peppers with the remaining garlic, peppercorns, cumin, oregano, thyme, bay leaf, vinegar, cinnamon, 1 cup water, and salt.
Strain the adobo sauce into the pot with the ribs and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes.
Check that the pork reaches 145 F, then remove the cinnamon and bay leaves before serving.