Pork Ribs in Peanut Sauce

Steps

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1. 1
   Place the pork in a pot with a small amount of water and salt, then simmer until the meat is tender.
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2. 2
   Continue cooking until the water evaporates and the meat begins to brown.
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3. 3
   Grind the oregano and black pepper together in a molcajete (stone mortar).
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4. 4
   Add the ground spices to the cooked meat and drizzle with oil to help it brown further.
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5. 5
   Remove the veins and seeds from the dried chiles and cut them into small pieces.
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6. 6
   Cut the tomatoes into quarters. In a hot pan, sauté the tomatoes and chiles until lightly browned.
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   Halve the onion and add it to the hot oil, sautéing with the tomatoes and chiles until lightly caramelized.
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8. 8
   Transfer the cooked tomatoes, chiles, and onion to a blender.
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   Add half of the chipotles, all the peanuts, salt, and a bit of water, then blend until smooth.
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    Pour the sauce over the meat and simmer together until the flavors meld and the meat absorbs the sauce.
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    Adjust seasoning to taste and serve with white rice and corn tortillas.
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