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Costillas de Cerdo en Salsa de Hongos y Ranchera

Cultural Context

Costillas de Cerdo en Salsa de Hongos y Ranchera is a beloved dish in Guatemala, often enjoyed during family gatherings and celebrations. The combination of tender pork ribs and a rich mushroom ranchera sauce reflects the country's culinary heritage, blending indigenous and Spanish influences. Today, this dish is celebrated not only in Guatemala but also in various Latin American countries, where it has been adapted to local tastes and available ingredients.

GuatemalanGTmain
120 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
2 pounds pork ribs
1/2 bell pepper
1/2 onion
1 tomato
2 cloves garlic
salt
black pepper
3 bay leaves
thyme
1.5 cups water
ranchera sauce
mushroom sauce

pork ribs

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Chicken thighs offer a leaner option, while pork shoulder is more economical.

ranchera sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade tomato sauce

💰Cheaper: canned tomato sauce

Homemade sauce allows for control over ingredients, while canned options are budget-friendly.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil provides healthy fats, while vegetable oil is often more affordable.

mushrooms

🥗Healthier: shiitake mushrooms

💰Cheaper: button mushrooms

Shiitake adds flavor complexity, while button mushrooms are typically less expensive.

1

Prepare the ingredients by chopping the garlic, onion, bell pepper, and tomato.

2

Season the pork ribs with salt and black pepper.

3

Heat oil in a pan until hot.

4

Sear the pork ribs in the hot oil.

5

Add bay leaves and thyme to the pan with the ribs.

6

Add the chopped onion, garlic, and bell pepper to the pan and sauté.

7

Add the mushroom sauce and ranchera sauce to the pan.

8

Add about 1.5 cups of water to the pan and stir.

9

Cover the pan and let it simmer for about 20 minutes, checking the meat for doneness.

Cooking Techniques

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Equipment Needed

pan

Spice Level:

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Also Known As

Pork Ribs in Mushroom Ranch Sauce

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