Mexican 90 min
Costillas de Cerdo en Salsa Verde
comfort-foodhigh-proteingluten-free
Ingredientsfor 2
520
Cal
40g
Protein
12g
Carbs
34g
Fat
- 12 lbs pork ribs, cut into individual ribs
- 21 lb tomatillos, husked
- 34 serrano chiles
- 44 cloves garlic
- 5½ white onion
- 61 cup fresh cilantro
- 72 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 81 cup chicken broth
- 9Salt to taste
- 10White rice and warm corn tortillas for serving
Instructions
- 1
Broil tomatillos, serranos, garlic, and onion on a baking sheet for 10 minutes until charred and soft. Blend with cilantro and salt until smooth.
- 2
Season ribs with salt. Heat oil in a large heavy pot over high heat and brown ribs in batches for 3–4 minutes per side until golden. Remove and set aside.
- 3
Pour the salsa verde into the hot pot and fry, stirring, for 4 minutes until darkened. Add chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Return ribs to the pot.
- 4
Cover and braise at 325°F for 1½ hours until the ribs are very tender and the meat pulls back from the bone. Uncover and simmer 10 minutes to thicken the sauce. Serve over white rice with warm tortillas.