Mexican Style Chilli Ribs Food

MEXICAN-STYLE PORK AND BEANS

Steps:

• Sprinkle pork with salt and black pepper. Cook bacon in a large Dutch oven over medium heat until crisp and well browned; transfer to paper towel-lined plate, reserving 1/4 cup drippings in pot.
• Brown pork pieces in bacon drippings over medium-high heat, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Work in batches; transfer browned pieces to a plate as they brown. Transfer all pieces back to pot, along with accumulated juices. Stir in onion, serrano pepper, broth, and tomato sauce. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low or low to maintain a low simmer. Simmer, covered, 1 hour.
• Stir in beans and cactus; simmer, uncovered, until heated through, 20 minutes more. Stir in bacon. Serve over rice and garnish with avocado and cilantro.

CHILI DIP

Steps:

• In a medium, microwave safe bowl, mix cream cheese, chili without beans and diced tomatoes with green chile peppers.
• Microwave cream cheese mixture on high 1 minute. Remove from microwave, stir and repeat until the mixture is hot and thoroughly blended.

MEXICAN-STYLE CHILLI RIBS

Steps:

• Mix the dry rub ingredients with ½ tsp flaky sea salt, then massage into the meat. Marinate for at least 1 hr, or ideally up to 1 day in the fridge.
• To make the sauce, heat the oil in a small saucepan and soften the garlic for 1 min. Stir in the rest of the ingredients, plus 2 tbsp water and simmer for a few secs until the sugar melts. Season with salt and set aside.
• Heat oven to 160C/140C fan/gas 3. Put the ribs in a roasting tin in 1 fairly snug layer. Pour in 100ml hot water, cover the dish tightly with foil and bake for 2 hrs until the meat pulls easily from the bones. Drain off any fat. The ribs can be cooled and kept in the fridge for up to 2 days.
• For the final stage of cooking, get the barbecue ready and wait until the coals are glowing white and grey. Cook the ribs for 4-5 mins on each side until dark golden and hot through - use tongs to turn them carefully. Brush with some of the chipotle sauce and give the ribs 1 min more to char here and there. Serve on a platter with the rest of the sauce for spooning, lime wedges, plus a big bowl of Smoky corn & avocado salsa (see related recipes, right).

DRY RUB RIBS WITH MEXICAN SEASONING

Steps:

• Turn the oven on to 160c or equivalent.
• Line a large roasting tin with 2 layers of foil.
• Add 900g Pork Spare Ribs to a shallow mixing bowl.
• Sprinkle 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil, 1 tbsp Garlic Salt, 1 tbsp Paprika, 1 tsp Cumin, 2 tsp Dried Oregano and 2 tsp Sugar over the ribs.
• Use your hands to massage the seasonings right into the ribs.
• Tip the ribs into the lined roasting tray.
• Roast in the oven for 60 minutes.
• Prepare the garnish (optional) by topping, tailing and peeling 2 Spring Onions before finely slicing them on an angle.
• Leave the ribs to cool and rest in the tin for 5 minutes then garnish and serve warm.

SALT AND PEPPER SPARE RIBS RECIPE

Steps:

• Grind all the ingredients for the spice mix in a coffee grinder to a powder.
• Meanwhile prepare the marinade by mixing half the spice mix and the marinade ingredients in a freezer bag or bowl. Add the ribs and leave in the fridge for at least 2hrs, or overnight.
• Add a little water to a slow cooker and cook the ribs and their marinade on low for 2-3hrs, until the meat is very tender, almost falling off the bone. If you don't have a slow cooker, put the ribs and a little water in a casserole dish with a tight-fitting lid and put them in the oven at 170°C/325°F/Gas Mark 3 for the same length of time.
• Drain the ribs and pat dry. Toss again in the other half of the spice mixture to coat.
• Fill a large frying pan or wok with sunflower oil to a depth of 2cm and heat on the hob. When the oil is smoking hot, deep fry the ribs in batches for 1-2 mins. Drain on kitchen paper. Transfer to a plate and serve.

RED CHILI SAUCE FOR RIBS

Steps:

• To make the chile sauce, cover the chiles with 2 cups boiling water. Soak until softened, about 10 minutes.
• Transfer the chiles, their liquid and garlic to a blender. Puree about 1 minute, scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula. Add the vinegar, oregano, molasses, mustard, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth. (Chile sauce may be refrigerated up to 2 weeks).