Lentils with Pork Ribs - Ranch Style

Steps

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1. 1
   Place the cleaned lentils in a pot with a piece of onion, one garlic clove, and a pinch of salt, and bring to a boil.
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2. 2
   In a separate pot, cook the pork ribs with onion pieces, bay leaves, salt, and water until tender.
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3. 3
   Remove the stems from the guajillo and red chiles. In a separate small pot, cook the chiles with onion, garlic, and peppercorns.
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4. 4
   Once the chiles are cooked, remove them and let them cool slightly while ensuring the lentils and pork ribs are fully cooked.
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5. 5
   Remove the pork ribs from the broth and sear them over the heat until golden and crispy on the outside.
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6. 6
   Grind the cooked chiles in a mortar or mill with the cooked onion and garlic, a pinch of salt, and a little water to create a chile sauce.
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7. 7
   Pour the chile sauce over the seared pork ribs and add a bit of water, then simmer briefly.
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8. 8
   Add the cooked lentils to the pork ribs and chile mixture and simmer together briefly so the lentils absorb all the flavors.
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9. 9
   Taste the dish and adjust the seasoning with salt if needed. Ensure everything is well combined and flavorful.
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10. 10
    Serve the finished lentils with pork ribs hot in bowls and enjoy.
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