Costillas de Puerco en Salsa Verde (Pork Ribs in Green Sauce)
Ingredients
- 4 lbs pork ribs
- 4 garlic cloves
- 4 jalapeño peppers
- 10 green tomatillos
- 1 medium yellow onion
- 1 cilantro bunch
- 4 bay leaves
- Salt to taste
Instructions
Make the sauce
- 1. Place the tomatillos in a pan, cover with cold water, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook the tomatillos until soft (about 20 minutes).
- 2. Drain the tomatillos and add to a blender along with ½ the onion, 2 cloves of garlic, jalapenos, and cilantro (leaves and stems). Blend until smooth.
Make the ribs
- 1. In another pot, place the ribs along with the remaining ½ onion, 2 garlic cloves and the bay leaves. Bring to a boil and then lower to a simmer. Simmer the ribs until tender (about 1 hour).
- 2. When the ribs are tender, remove from the water and pan fry in a little oil over high heat until they are golden brown. Add the tomatillo sauce to the pan and simmer for another 25 minutes. Season with salt to taste.
- Serves 8