CUBAN MOJO COUNTRY STYLE RIBS

country style ribs

🥗Healthier: pork tenderloin

💰Cheaper: bone-in pork chops

Pork tenderloin is leaner, while bone-in chops provide flavor at a lower cost.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil offers similar health benefits with a neutral flavor.

orange juice

🥗Healthier: fresh squeezed orange juice

💰Cheaper: orange drink

Fresh juice enhances flavor, while orange drink is more economical.

cumin

💰Cheaper: ground coriander

Ground coriander can mimic cumin's flavor profile at a lower cost.

Cut each country style rib in half.

Combine 2 cups of sour orange juice, 1/2 large red onion (finely chopped), 1/2 large sweet onion (finely chopped), 10 minced garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon salt, 2 teaspoons salt, 1 teaspoon ground black pepper, and 1 teaspoon dried oregano in a 4 cup measuring container to create the marinade.

Coat the ribs with half of the marinade in each of two 9x13 baking dishes.

Cover the ribs with press and seal wrap and refrigerate for no less than 3 hours or overnight.

Preheat the oven to 375°F.

Uncover the ribs and place them in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes.

After 35 to 40 minutes, take the ribs out of the oven and place them on a baking sheet.

Increase the oven temperature to 400°F and place the ribs back into the oven for 20 minutes or until golden brown and the fat has crisped.

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