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Salsa Verde Pork Ribs

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Pork ribs seared in butter and baked in a zesty, tangy salsa verde sauce. 

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Ingredients

1½ lbs pork spare ribs or baby back ribs
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp ground cumin
1 Tbsp butter (for searing)
1 lb tomatillos, husked and rinsed
1–2 jalapeños or serrano peppers (seeded for less heat)
2 cloves garlic, peeled
¼ cup chopped white onion
¼ cup fresh cilantro
1 Tbsp lime juice
½ tsp salt
1 Tbsp butter (optional, for richness)

Optional Garnish:
Fresh chopped cilantro
Lime wedges

Macronutrients:

Protein: 140g
Fat: 160g
Carbs: 24g

Preparation

Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment and arrange tomatillos (1 lb), garlic cloves (2), and jalapeños (1–2) on the sheet. Roast for 15–20 minutes until the tomatillos are softened and blistered.

Transfer the roasted vegetables to a blender. Add chopped white onion (¼ cup), cilantro (¼ cup), lime juice (1 Tbsp), and salt (½ tsp). Blend until smooth. Stir in butter (1 Tbsp), if using, for added richness. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.

Reduce the oven temperature to 300°F. Pat the pork ribs (1½ lbs) dry and remove the silver skin if present. Season all sides with salt (1 tsp), black pepper (½ tsp), garlic powder (½ tsp), and cumin (½ tsp).

Melt butter (1 Tbsp) in a large oven-safe skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the ribs and sear for 2–3 minutes per side until browned. Remove from heat.

Pour salsa verde (about ½ cup) over the seared ribs, spreading evenly. Cover the pan tightly with a lid or foil and bake for 2½ to 3 hours, until the ribs are very tender.

Optional: remove the lid and broil on high for 2–3 minutes for crispy edges. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro and lime wedges, if desired.

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CoachSroka8 October 01, 2025 | 05:08 EST
29/81kg/Male/178cm
17:06
Pete Shaw October 01, 2025 | 11:32 EST
35/male/6’1/210lb
Ottawa, Canada
15:38
- first round UB on T2B then broke each round into 2 sets
- air runner times: 1:33, 1:30, 1:30, 1:32, 1:30
coach.luis October 01, 2025 | 15:22 EST
41/M/5'7/160lb
South Texas
15:16
-fought like hell to maintain tension through the last few reps, especially on the descent
-400m outdoor run
Pete Shaw October 01, 2025 | 21:20 EST
SCALED VERSION FROM PETRA HEALTH METFIX
5 rounds:
10 AbMat sit-ups
200m jog/walk
Craig Collins October 02, 2025 | 11:03 EST
Sub and scale:
10 scap pull ups
500m Row
2:00 rest between sets
Rows: slowest: 2:04.3 / fastest: 1:55.7
Pat McElhone October 02, 2025 | 18:07 EST
15:07
Kyle Lynch October 03, 2025 | 17:33 EST
5 rounds for time:
10 knee raises
Run 400 meters
TT: 14:37
troybruun October 03, 2025 | 17:37 EST
10:24
Pete Shaw October 01, 2025 | 06:40 EST
BAKING-SHEET SCALING CLUB:
(Even though already using a baking-sheet today)
This version will be hands off for most of the cooking.
1. Preheat Oven: Set to 350°F. Line baking sheet with foil.
2. Prep: Season ribs with salt, pepper, garlic powder, cumin. Toss tomatillos, jalapeño, garlic, onion, cilantro, lime juice, and salt together.
3. Assemble: Spread ribs on sheet. Scatter veggie mix around/over ribs.
4. Bake: 2–2½ hours until tender, stirring veggies once. No cover or searing.
Paulina Braden October 01, 2025 | 15:52 EST
“More than 70% of researchers have tried and failed to reproduce another scientist’s experiments, and more than half have failed to reproduce their own experiments.”
This quote always blows my mind. This series from Malcolm always give really good perspective that isn’t shown in your standard media
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