Crock Pot Southwest Country-Style Ribs Recipe

Name: Crock Pot Southwest Country-Style Ribs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 dried New Mexico chiles; 2 cups boiling water; 2 tablespoons oil; 4 lbs pork country-style pork ribs; 1 tablespoon cumin seed; 10 garlic cloves, peeled; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1 (28 ounce) can whole tomatoes, drained and chopped; 2 tablespoons vinegar

Servings: persons

1
Soak dried New Mexican chiles in boiling water for 30 minutes.
2
Remove chiles from water, dry off, and chop finely, discarding stem and seeds; set aside.
3
Brown ribs in oil in skillet over medium heat on both sides.
4
Place browned ribs in the bottom of the crock pot.
5
Toast cumin seeds in a small dry skillet until just fragrant but do not burn; allow to cool.
6
Stir together oregano, salt, pepper, chopped tomatoes, vinegar, chopped chiles, and toasted cumin seeds in a small bowl.
7
Pour mixture over ribs in crock pot.
8
Spread garlic cloves over the top of sauce.
9
Cover crock pot and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4 hours or until ribs are done and tender.
10
Serve ribs with sauce.

2621

kcal

Calories

192

Fat

Carbs

139

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 dried New Mexico chiles, 2 cups boiling water, 2 tablespoons oil, 4 lbs pork country-style pork ribs, and more.

Yes, Crock Pot Southwest Country-Style Ribs 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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Crock Pot Southwest Country-Style Ribs

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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