Southwest Riblets Recipe

Name: Southwest Riblets
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ½ cup onion, chopped (1 medium); 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 tablespoon red chili pepper, ground; 6 juniper berries, dried,crush; 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped; ½ teaspoon salt; 12 ounce baking chocolate, grated; 1 cup water; 2 tablespoons cider vinegar; 1 (6 ) can tomato paste; 2 tablespoons sugar; 3 lbs pork back ribs, fresh (Rack Of ribs should be cut lengthwise across the bones. Have the butcher do this with his meat sa)

Servings: persons

½ cup onion, chopped (1 medium)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon red chili pepper, ground
6 juniper berries, dried,crush
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
½ teaspoon salt
12 ounce baking chocolate, grated
1 cup water
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 (6 ) can tomato paste
2 tablespoons sugar
3 lbs pork back ribs, fresh (Rack Of ribs should be cut lengthwise across the bones. Have the butcher do this with his meat sa)

1
Cook and stir onion in oil in 2-quart saucepan 2 minutes.
2
Stir in ground red chiles, juniper berries, garlic and salt.
3
Cover and cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4
Stir in chocolate until melted.
5
Pour water, vinegar and tomato paste into food processor workbowl fitted with steel blade or into a blender container.
6
Add onion mixture and sugar; cover and process until well blended.
7
Heat oven to 375 Degrees F.
8
Cut between pork back ribs to separate.
9
Place in a single layer in roasting pan, pour sauce evenly over pork.
10
Bake uncovered 30 minutes; turn pork.
11
Bake until done, about 30 minutes longer.

1405

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

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

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ½ cup onion, chopped (1 medium), 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1 tablespoon red chili pepper, ground, 6 juniper berries, dried,crush, and more.

Yes, Southwest Riblets falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Southwest Riblets

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Variations & substitutions

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