Costillitas Cuban Style Baby Back Ribs Recipe Recipe 55

COSTILLITAS (CUBAN STYLE BABY BACK RIBS RECIPE) RECIPE - (5/5)

Steps:

• Cut the ribs in 5 to 7 inches sections. Wash well under faucet and dry thoroughly with paper towel. Smash the garlic cloves in a mortar or garlic press. Mix the sour orange juice, lime juice, oregano, garlic, olive oil and 1/ 2 teaspoon of salt. Set aside about 1/2 cup of this mix ( the marinating sauce) to be used when serving. Place ribs in a large non-metal container and pour the rest of mix over the ribs. Rub the remaining salt thoroughly on all surfaces of the ribs. Place in the refrigerator and let stand for 2 to 3 hours. Set you gas or charcoal grill to low and place ribs so that they are not exposed to direct flame. Cook slowly for about 30 - 45 minutes. Time will depend on the temperature of the your grill . (Cook very slowly to insure tenderness). Turn ribs once or twice while cooking. Once they are cooked, increase the heat to high or in the case of a charcoal grill place ribs over direct high charcoal heat in order to brown. Turn as needed to brown both sides well. Serve with black beans and rice!!

CUBAN BAKED RIBS

Steps:

• 1. NOTE - I think this recipe would be perfect in the slow cooker. Tonight was the first time I made it and I did it in the oven but there's no reason you couldn't use the crockpot. I'd do it on low for 8 hours.
• 2. Preheat oven to 300 degrees
• 3. Cut ribs apart, 2 bones per piece
• 4. Place in a baking pan or casserole dish.
• 5. Pour the mojo sauce over and top with the onion and salt and pepper.
• 6. Cover tightly with foil and bake until tender, about 2 1/2 to 3 hours. There will be a lot of cooking juices, be careful!

COSTILLITAS EN NARANJA (MEXICAN RIBS IN ORANGE & CHILI SAUCE)

Steps:

• Heat fat (oil) in a 5 quart Dutch Oven.
• Add ribs in a single layer to brown on all sides 15-20 Minutes.
• If necessary remove browned ribs and brown remainder ribs.
• Remove ribs and discard all but 2 tbsp Fat.
• Add onions, saute until soft, 4 minutes.
• Process tomatoes and garlic in food processor or blender until smooth.
• Add chilies, cinnamon and cloves to the onions cook& stir for a few seconds.
• Add Tomatoe, cook 5 minutes or until bubbling.
• Add orange juice, wine orange rind, salt and sugar (if using) cook until bubbling.
• Lower heat, add ribs,Cover and simmer until the ribs are very tender, about 1 1/2 hours.
• Remove ribs to serving platter, keep warm.
• Skim& discard the fat.
• Stir in the vinegar.
• Spoon Sauce over the ribs.
• Garnish with Orange slices and cilantro.