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Costillitas de Puerco [Recipe + Video] Dominican Ribs

See how to make costillitas de puerco (Dominican ribs) with the most fantastic flavor, perfect for Dominican and Caribbean-style cookouts!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
4 hrs 10 mins
Total Time
4 hrs 30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 900 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 4 pound pork ribs [1.81 kg] spare ribs, separated
  • 1 teaspoon oregano powder
  • 1 teaspoon pepper (freshly-cracked, or ground)
  • 1½ tablespoon salt
  • 6 cloves garlic
  • 1 large red onion cut into wedges

Instructions

1. Adding the seasonings
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  1. In the Instant Pot, pressure cooker or regular pot, combine the ribs, oregano, pepper, salt, garlic, and onion.Add enough water to come to the same level as the ribs.
2. Boiling
  1. In Instant Pot: Close the lid and set the valve to SEALING. Set to HIGH PRESSURE and the timer to 30 minutes. When the cycle finishes, set the valve to VENTING. Once the pressure is released, carefully open it, and check that the meat is very tender. If needed, repeat this but set the timer to 10 minutes.In pressure cooker: Close the lid and place the valve. Boil for 30 minutes, turn off the heat, and 5 minutes later, carefully remove the valve to release pressure. Once the pressure is released, carefully open it, and check that the meat is very tender. If needed, repeat the process above, but boil for just 10 more minutes.In regular pot: Close the lid and place the pot on the stove. Boil over medium heat for about an hour, turning the ribs, and checking that it has enough liquid every ten minutes or so. Check that the meat is very tender. If needed, keep boiling, turning, and adding liquid as necessary until the meat is tender.
3. Removing from the liquid
  1. Remove the ribs from the liquid onto a tray, tapping lightly to leave behind as much liquid as possible.Don't discard the liquid; freeze it to use as broth in soup another day.
4. Grilling
  1. Cook at the maximum temperature on both sides for 3-5 minutes, or until they have a nice golden-brown color.I had to use a BBQ liner to be sure the ribs would not fall through the grill grate, but it's not absolutely necessary.

Nutrition Information

Calories 900kcal (45%) Carbohydrates 5g (2%) Protein 50g (100%) Fat 74g (114%) Saturated Fat 24g (120%) Polyunsaturated Fat 13g Monounsaturated Fat 27g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 254mg (85%) Sodium 2875mg (120%) Potassium 840mg (24%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 12IU (0%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 74mg (7%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 900

% Daily Value*

Calories 900kcal 45%
Carbohydrates 5g 2%
Protein 50g 100%
Fat 74g 114%
Saturated Fat 24g 120%
Polyunsaturated Fat 13g 76%
Monounsaturated Fat 27g 135%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 254mg 85%
Sodium 2875mg 120%
Potassium 840mg 18%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 12IU 0%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 74mg 7%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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