Adobo De Puerco (Pork Ribs Adobo)

Ingredients

• 2.2 lb pork ribs (cut in small pieces)
• 2 Tbsp pork lard
• 2 tsp salt
• 1 ancho chilli
• 4 guajillo chillies
• 4 pasilla chillies
• 1/3 cup white vinegar
• 2 garlic cloves (peeled)
• 1/2 tsp black peppercorns
• 1/4 tsp cumin seeds
• 1/2 tsp oregano
• 2 bay leaves
• salt

Instructions

1. 1

   --- Make the adobo sauce ---

2. 2

   1: Cut the chiles in half lengthwise and discard the seeds, wash them with cold water and put them in a bowl.

3. 3

   Cover them with boiling water and leave them to soak for at least 30 minutes or until the water has almost cooled down.

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   2: In a blender put the chilies, all the spices, the vinegar, a teaspoon of salt and half a cup of the water where the chilies were soaked.

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   3: Blend until obtaining a thick and velvety sauce. Strain the sauce and set aside.

6. 6

   --- Cook the ribs ---

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   4: Put the meat in a large cooking pan, add water until covers the ribs and add salt. Bring to a boil and cover the pan.

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   5: Cook over medium heat for about 1 hour or until the meat is very tender. Remove the ribs and arrange them on a plate, strain the cooking water and set aside.

9. 9

   --- Make adobo de puerco ---

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    6: In the same pan heat the lard, add the ribs and fry until slightly browned.

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    7: Stir in the adobo sauce and let it flavor for two minutes. Add one or two ladleful of the ribs cooking water and bring to a boil.

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    8: Cook with the pan uncovered on a medium-high heat until the sauce reduces a little and acquires a gravy-like consistency. Adjust with salt and turn off the heat.

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    Serve with warm tortillas, red rice and pickled onions.