Dinner for 6
Mexican Pork Ribs Adobo
$19.36for 460 minServes 6
Pork ribs simmer until tender in a smooth sauce made from dried chiles, vinegar, garlic, and warm spices.

Photo: mexicoinmykitchen.com
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pork ribs$3.99/lb typical | 4 lb | $15.96Typical price | |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.2 lb | $0.26Typical price | |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.5 | $0.38Typical price | |
| Mint, dill, rosemary, thyme and other fresh herbs$1.99 each typical | a little | $0.04Typical price | |
| Total for the servings shown | $29.04 | ||
Pantry staples you likely have
Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepperVinegar
Not included in the cost.
Swaps
- Swap Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- 60 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $$$typical cost tier
MexicanDairy-freeGluten-freeLow-carbHigh-proteinFamilyDinnersSummer grilling
$4.84 per serving$19.36 for 4
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Ingredients
- 4 lb pork ribs
- 1/2 size white onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 ancho peppers
- 4 guajillo peppers
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1/2 tsp black pepper kernels
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 tsp mexican oregano
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/4 cup white vinegar
- 1 in. of a cinnamon stick
- salt to taste (optional)
Steps
- Place the ribs, onion, two garlic cloves, and two bay leaves in a large pot, cover with water, and simmer for 25 minutes.
- Remove the stems and seeds from the ancho and guajillo peppers, then simmer them in water for 10 minutes until soft.
- Blend the softened peppers with the remaining garlic, peppercorns, cumin, oregano, thyme, bay leaf, vinegar, cinnamon, 1 cup water, and salt.
- Strain the adobo sauce into the pot with the ribs and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes.
- Check that the pork reaches 145 F, then remove the cinnamon and bay leaves before serving.
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