
Pork Ribs in Chile Adobo
Ribs slow-cooked in a three-chile adobo sauce, a traditional recipe.
About this recipe
Pork ribs in adobo is a deeply flavored stew where the ribs are slowly cooked in a sauce of dried chiles (ancho, guajillo and pasilla), spices and vinegar until the meat falls off the bone.
History & Origin
Mexican adobo has pre-Hispanic roots in the chile pastes used to preserve and season meats, later fused with the Spanish tradition of vinegar and spice adobo. Pork ribs in adobo is a celebration dish in many regions of Mexico.
Estimated cost
$16.69
Total cost
$2.78
Per serving
* Approximate prices based on US supermarkets
Nutritional information per serving
480
Calories
35g
Protein
18g
Carbohydrates
28g
Fat
4g
Fiber
720mg
Sodium
* Approximate values. May vary depending on ingredients used.
Method
- 1
Cook the ribs in salted water with onion and garlic for 40 minutes until nearly tender. Reserve the broth.

- 2
Devein and soak the ancho, guajillo and pasilla chiles in hot water for 20 minutes.

- 3
Blend the soaked chiles with tomatoes, garlic, onion, vinegar, cumin, oregano and a cup of cooking broth until smooth. Strain.

- 4
In a wide pot, heat the oil and fry the adobo sauce for 8 minutes over medium heat, stirring constantly.

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

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