Best Rapidísimas Costillitas Recipes

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!!

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.

COSTILLAS DE RES (BEEF SHORT RIBS)

Steps:

• Score the ribs by slicing them at 1/4-inch intervals 1 way and then the other across the fatty tops, as if you were setting up a crossword puzzle.
• Remove the seeds and stems from the chiles, soak them in hot water for 20 minutes, drain and place them in a blender jar. Add the oregano, garlic, cumin, vinegar, oil and salt. Blend the mixture for 1 minute. (if the mixture is too thick to blend properly, add a little water and continue). Pour the chile sauce over the ribs and marinate, refrigerated for 2 hours.
• Cook the ribs at 2 to 2 1/2 feet from mesquite coals for 1 to 2 hours or until they are tender. If your barbecue will not accommodate this distance cook the ribs over very low direct heat, or in a Texas style smoker.