Green Chile Ribs

Name: Green Chile Ribs
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 5 h
Total time: 5 h 20 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Ingredients: 4 pounds pork baby back ribs; 2 tablespoons ground cumin, divided; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 1 jar (16 ounces) salsa verde; 3 cans (4 ounces each) chopped green chiles; 2 cups beef broth; 1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro; 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; Additional minced fresh cilantro

I like my food with a spicy kick; my wife does not. These ribs with green chiles suit her taste. For more firepower, add cayenne or jalapenos. —Guy Newton, Nederland, Colorado

Ingredients

4 pounds pork baby back ribs
2 tablespoons ground cumin, divided
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 jar (16 ounces) salsa verde
3 cans (4 ounces each) chopped green chiles
2 cups beef broth
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Additional minced fresh cilantro

Directions

Cut ribs into serving-size pieces; rub with 1 tablespoon cumin. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Brown ribs in batches. Place ribs in a 6-qt. slow cooker.
Add onion to same pan; cook and stir 2-3 minutes or until onion is tender. Add salsa verde, green chiles, broth, 1/4 cup cilantro, flour, garlic, cayenne and remaining cumin to slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low 5-6 hours or until meat is tender. Sprinkle with additional cilantro.