GREEN CHILE RIBS

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I like my food with a spicy kick; my wife does not. These ribs with green chiles suit her taste. For more firepower, add cayenne or jalapenos. -Guy Newton, Nederland, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 5h20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

4 pounds pork baby back ribs
2 tablespoons ground cumin, divided
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 jar (16 ounces) salsa verde
3 cans (4 ounces each) chopped green chiles
2 cups beef broth
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Additional minced fresh cilantro

Steps:

Cut ribs into serving-size pieces; rub with 1 tablespoon cumin. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Brown ribs in batches. Place ribs in a 6-qt. slow cooker., Add onion to same pan; cook and stir 2-3 minutes or until onion is tender. Add salsa verde, green chiles, broth, 1/4 cup cilantro, flour, garlic, cayenne and remaining cumin to slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low 5-6 hours or until meat is tender. Sprinkle with additional cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 349 calories, Fat 25g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 81mg cholesterol, Sodium 797mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 24g protein.