Cape Verdean Style Pork Ribs (Costelas de Porco à Moda Cabo-verdiana)

Costelas de Porco à Moda Cabo-verdiana, or Cape Verdean Style Pork Ribs, is a delicious and flavorful dish that is popular in Cape Verdean cuisine. The ribs are marinated in a flavorful mixture of spices and then cooked to perfection, resulting in tender and juicy ribs that are bursting with flavor.

Cape Verdean Style Pork Ribs (Costelas de Porco à Moda Cabo-verdiana)

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs pork ribs
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mix together the onion, garlic, paprika, cumin, cinnamon, cayenne pepper, and white wine vinegar to create the marinade.
  2. Season the pork ribs with salt and pepper, then coat them with the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight for best results.
  3. Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C).
  4. Place the marinated ribs on a baking sheet and bake for 2 hours, or until the meat is tender and cooked through.
  5. Remove from the oven and let the ribs rest for a few minutes before serving.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
2 hours
Total time:
2 hours
Cooking method
Oven

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
350 per serving
Protein
25g
Carbohydrates
10g
Fat
20g

Supplies

Baking sheet Knife Bowl Cutting board

Tools

Oven

Serving suggestions

Serve the Costelas de Porco à Moda Cabo-verdiana with a side of rice and a fresh salad for a complete and satisfying meal.

Tips & tricks

For extra flavor, you can baste the ribs with the marinade while they are cooking to keep them moist and flavorful.

Cost

$15