The Frugal Kitchen: Pork in Green Sauce

I've been cooking Asian like crazy lately, but today I decided to go south of the border.  Pork in green sauce, carne de cerdo en salsa verde, is fairly easy to make, but filled with flavor.


INGREDIENTS

Boneless country style ribs
1 Tbsp. olive oil
1/2 tsp. salt
Crema to taste

For the sauce:

12 tomatillos
2 large garlic cloves or 3 medium
1 small onion
2 peppers with the hotness you enjoy
1 chicken bullion cube
2 Tbsp. lime juice

Place the vegetables on a greased sheet pan and roast in a 425 degree fahrenheit oven until the are brown and collapsed.  Pour the vegetables, bullion cube, lime juice,  and any leftover juices into a blender and puree.

In a skillet add olive oil, ribs cut into bite sized pieces and salt.  Brown the meat on all sides, then pour the green sauce over the top.

Wow, I really need to clean the cooktop.

Simmer covered for about 30 minutes.  The sauce should thicken, but if not take the lid off for a few minutes.

Serve over rice, with cream drizzled over the top.  You can also sprinkle cilantro over the top if your family likes it.  If your family loves cilantro add a bunch to the green sauce before you blend to a puree.

Fun fact:  The liking or disliking of cilantro is genetic.  To people that dislike cilantro it tastes like soap.

Enjoy!

God bless,
Pam