Chavela's Carolina to California pork ribs (Costill

Name: Chavela's Carolina to California pork ribs (Costillas de Puerco)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 Full Rack of Pork Ribs; 2 tbsp salt; 2 tbsp ground black pepper; 3 tbsp dried onion flakes; 1 tbsp paprika; 1 tsp crushed red pepper; 1 tsp garlic powder; 3 tbsp olive oil; 3 small whole dried chiles. Such as Chiles Japonesas or Chile de Arbol; 1/4 cup White Vinegar; 3/4 cup Yellow Mustard; 3/4 cup honey; 1/2 cup light Brown sugar; 1 tsp Mexican Hot Sauce such as Valentina or Tapatio

Servings: persons

1 Full Rack of Pork Ribs
2 tbsp salt
2 tbsp ground black pepper
3 tbsp dried onion flakes
1 tbsp paprika
1 tsp crushed red pepper
1 tsp garlic powder
3 tbsp olive oil
3 small whole dried chiles. Such as Chiles Japonesas or Chile de Arbol
1/4 cup White Vinegar
3/4 cup Yellow Mustard
3/4 cup honey
1/2 cup light Brown sugar
1 tsp Mexican Hot Sauce such as Valentina or Tapatio

1
Remove the stems from the dried chiles.
2
Place the chiles in the white Vinegar
3
Mix together the dry seasonings for the rub.
4
Rub the rack of ribs with the Olive oil
5
Rub the spice mix onto the ribs.
6
Preheat oven to 400F
7
In a blender mix together the mustard, honey, brown sugar, mexican hot sauce, and vinegar with the chiles in it.
8
Blend until all the sauce ingredients are formed into a smooth sauce.
9
In a small sauce pot, bring the sauce to a simmer for about 10 minutes.
10
Stirring constantly with a wooden spoon to keep the sugar in the sauce from burning.
11
Place the ribs into the preheated oven and cook for 1 hour.
12
After the ribs have cooked for an hour, brush with your sauce.
13
Cook ribs for another hour, brushing with sauce every 15 minutes.
14
Ribs can also be cooked on the grill.
15
Either method is TASTY!
16
After removing ribs from heat, let them rest for about 10 minutes to allow the juices to recess back into the meat.

453

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 Full Rack of Pork Ribs, 2 tbsp salt, 2 tbsp ground black pepper, 3 tbsp dried onion flakes, and more.

Yes, Chavela's Carolina to California pork ribs (Costillas de Puerco) falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Chavela's Carolina to California pork ribs (Costillas de Puerco)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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