Dinner for 6
Pork Ribs with Nopales
$9.02for 440 minServes 6
Pork rib tips simmer with nopales in a homemade tomatillo and serrano salsa verde.
Photo: mexicoinmykitchen.com
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Pork ribs$3.99/lb typical | 1.75 lb | $6.98Typical price |
 | Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.22Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.25 lb | $0.30Typical price |
| Winter squash (butternut, spaghetti)$1.29/lb typical | 0.45 lb | $0.61Typical price |
| Tomatillos$2.49/lb typical | 1 lb | $2.49Typical price |
| Jalapeno peppers$0.25 each typical | 5 | $1.25Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | 0.25 | $0.25Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $13.52 | ||
Pantry staples you likely have
Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsOlive and cooking oilSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Swaps
- Swap Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- 40 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
MexicanDairy-freeGluten-freeLow-carbBudgetFamilyDinnersSummer grilling
$2.25 per serving$9.02 for 4
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Ingredients
- 1 3/4 lb pork spare ribs tips
- 1 clove garlic
- 1/4 white onion
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 cups water
- 1 1/2 cup cooked and diced nopales
- 1 lb tomatillos
- 5 serrano peppers
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/3 white onion
- 1/3 cup cilantro
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil or rendered pork fat
- salt and pepper to taste (optional)
Steps
- Place the ribs, 2 cups water, garlic, onion, bay leaf, salt, and pepper in a large pot.
- Bring the pot to a boil, then cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Simmer the tomatillos and serrano peppers in water for 8 minutes, then drain them.
- Blend the tomatillos and peppers with the garlic, onion, cilantro, salt, and pepper.
- Heat the oil or pork fat in a large skillet and brown the ribs for 4 minutes.
- Add the salsa and nopales, then simmer for 8 minutes, until the pork reaches 145 F.
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