Pork Ribs in Chilli Adobo

About this recipe

Pork ribs in adobo is a deeply flavoured stew where the ribs are slowly cooked in a sauce of dried chillies (ancho, guajillo and pasilla), spices and vinegar until the meat falls off the bone.

1. 1

   Cook the ribs in salted water with onion and garlic for 40 minutes until nearly tender. Reserve the broth.

   
2. 2

   Devein and soak the ancho, guajillo and pasilla chillies in hot water for 20 minutes.

   
3. 3

   Blend the soaked chillies with tomatoes, garlic, onion, vinegar, cumin, oregano and a cup of cooking broth until smooth. Strain.

   
4. 4

   In a wide pot, heat the oil and fry the adobo sauce for 8 minutes over medium heat, stirring constantly.

   
5. 5

   Add the cooked ribs and two cups of broth. Cook on low heat for 30-40 more minutes until the sauce thickens and the ribs are tender.

   
6. 6

   Serve the ribs bathed in adobo, accompanied by white rice and tortillas.