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Main course · Mexican

Costillas en Chile Colorado (Jalisco Pork Ribs in Red Chilli Sauce)

80 min Serves 4 ~679 kcal/serving ~£11.50 (£2.88/serving) Dairy-freeGluten-free

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Ingredients

  • 900 g pork spare ribs
  • 4 dried guajillo chillies
  • 300 g tomatoes
  • 1 onion
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 400 ml chicken stock

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories
679 kcal
Protein
39.5 g
Carbohydrate
8.8 g
of which sugars
5.2 g
Fat
53.4 g
of which saturates
19.5 g
Fibre
3.2 g
Salt
1.19 g

Estimated from typical values for each ingredient — a guide, not a substitute for the label on what you actually buy.

Method

  1. 1

    Cover the dried guajillo chillies with boiling water and leave to soften for 10 minutes, then drain.

  2. 2

    Brown the pork spare ribs in a large pan, then set aside.

  3. 3

    Blend the softened chillies with the tomatoes, onion, garlic cloves and dried oregano until smooth.

  4. 4

    Return the ribs to the pan with the sauce and chicken stock, cover and simmer for 55 minutes until the pork is tender and cooked through with no pink remaining.

  5. 5

    Simmer uncovered for a final 5 minutes to thicken the sauce.

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