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Costillas de Cerdo Adobadas

Tender pork ribs steeped in a fragrant Spanish paprika, garlic, and herb marinade, then slow-roasted until succulent.

110 minMediumServes 4620 cal/serving

SpanishDinnerOvenHigh ProteinLow CarbGluten-FreeNut-FreeDairy-FreeSoy-FreeEgg-FreeShellfish-FreeSesame-FreeLow-SugarCorn-Free

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Ingredients

  • 2.5 lbs pork baby back ribs, trimmed
  • 2 tbsp Spanish sweet smoked paprika
  • 6 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tbsp dried oregano
  • 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp white wine vinegar
  • 1.5 tsp kosher salt

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a bowl, combine 2 tbsp Spanish sweet smoked paprika, 6 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp dried oregano, 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, 2 tbsp white wine vinegar, and 1.5 tsp kosher salt to create a paste.

  2. 2

    Coat 2.5 lbs trimmed pork baby back ribs thoroughly with the spice paste, cover, and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.

  3. 3

    Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C), place ribs on a foil-lined baking sheet, and seal tightly with foil.

  4. 4

    Bake for 75 minutes, then uncover and roast for 15 minutes more until internal temperature reaches 190°F.

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Questions

What is Costillas de Cerdo Adobadas?

Tender pork ribs steeped in a fragrant Spanish paprika, garlic, and herb marinade, then slow-roasted until succulent. This reference files it under Spanish dinner: made in the oven, rated medium and about 110 minutes start to finish.

What oven temperature does Costillas de Cerdo Adobadas need?

For Costillas de Cerdo Adobadas, the oven is set to 325 F (about 165 C) in step 3. The longest stretch at that heat is 1 hour 15 minutes, in step 4. The target internal temperature is 190 F (about 90 C), given in step 4. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

How long should Costillas de Cerdo Adobadas marinate?

Step 2 reads: "Coat 2.5 lbs trimmed pork baby back ribs thoroughly with the spice paste, cover, and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours." Follow the time in step 2. Shorter still seasons the surface. Much longer is not better with acidic marinades, which turn the outside of meat or fish mushy.

Is there a substitute for smoked paprika in Costillas de Cerdo Adobadas?

The entry for Costillas de Cerdo Adobadas calls for 2 tbsp Spanish sweet smoked paprika. In its place: Sweet paprika with a small pinch of cumin, or a few drops of liquid smoke. Chipotle powder works if you want heat as well.

Is Costillas de Cerdo Adobadas low-carb?

A serving of Costillas de Cerdo Adobadas carries 4 g of carbohydrate, 1 g of it fiber. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 20 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 4 percent.

Which part of Costillas de Cerdo Adobadas can be done ahead?

Everything up to step 2. Step 2 is a built-in pause of 2 hours: "Coat 2.5 lbs trimmed pork baby back ribs thoroughly with the spice paste, cover, and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours." Do everything up to that point ahead of time and pick up at step 3 when you are ready to finish.

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