Costillas de cerdo con patatas

Ingredientes

• 1 lb pork ribs (cut in small chunks)
• 1/2 lb pork loin (cut in small chunks)
• 2 eggs (lightly beaten)
• 1 large onion (cut into rings)
• 1 lb tomatoes (cut in chunks)
• 1.1 lb potatoes (peeled and cut into chunks same size as meat)
• 2 pickled jalapeños (plus 2 tablespoons of their vinegar)
• 1 Tbsp pork lard (or olive oil)
• 1 garlic clove (skin on)
• 1 bay leaf
• salt and pepper

Preparación

1. 1

   Place the meat onto a large cooking pan. Add water until all meat is covered. Add garlic, bay leaves and salt. Bring to a boil.

2. 2

   Boil over medium heat until meat is tender (about 35 minutes). Make sure the meat is always covered with liquid.

3. 3

   Once the meat is done, transfer to a plate and cover. Strain the cooking broth for later use. Set aside.

4. 4

   In the same cooking pan heat oil (or pork lard) over medium heat. Add meat and stir fry for 3 minutes.

5. 5

   Stir in onions, low the heat and fry for about 6 minutes or until tender and lightly transparent.

6. 6

   Add potatoes and cook for about 4 minutes stirring constantly.

7. 7

   Pour eggs, mix to coat meat and potatoes. Cook for about 3 minutes or until eggs are well cooked.

8. 8

   Add tomatoes and jalapeño (you can also add a little bit of the vinegar from pickled chillies).

9. 9

   Stir for one minute to allow flavours to mix. Season with salt and pepper then pour about a cup of the cooking broth.

10. 10

    Cover the pan and cook over medium heat for about 15 to 20 minutes or until potatoes are tender.

11. 11

    Uncover the pan and check up salt and pepper. Let the juice reduce to your liking and then turn off the heat.