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pork spare ribs
slabs
kosher salt
freshly ground black pepper
smoked paprika
limes
halved
extra-virgin olive oil
sourdough bread
large-cubed, crusts removed
kosher salt
blanched almond slivers
garlic
bashed
fire-roasted red peppers
drained
diced fire-roasted tomatoes
diced
cayenne pepper
sherry vinegar
Preheat oven to 250°F.
Mix salt, pepper, and paprika.
Remove membrane from rib bones.
Season ribs on both sides with the spice mix.
Place ribs rib-side down on a baking tray.
Bake for 3.5-4 hours, until meat pulls away from the bone.
Prepare romesco sauce while ribs bake.
Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
Add bread cubes and toast until golden, 6-7 minutes, seasoning with salt as they cook.
Remove toasted bread and set aside.
Toast almond slivers in the dry pan until golden, 3-4 minutes. Remove and set aside.
Coat the pan with more olive oil and add the garlic; sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Add drained red peppers and sauté for 2-3 minutes.
Add diced tomatoes.
Season with salt and cayenne pepper.
Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until slightly reduced, 8-10 minutes.
Remove from heat and cool.
In a food processor, combine almonds and the tomato/pepper mixture.
Pulse until chopped, then add bread cubes and process further.
Add sherry vinegar and drizzle in 1/2 cup olive oil while processing.
Blend until emulsified.
Taste and season with salt if needed.
Remove ribs from oven and squeeze lime juice over them while hot.
Cut ribs between every second bone.
Serve with romesco sauce on the side.
Expert advice for the best results
Make the romesco sauce a day ahead for better flavor development.
Use a meat thermometer to ensure the ribs are cooked to the desired tenderness.
Adjust the amount of cayenne pepper in the romesco to your preferred spice level.
Everything you need to know before you start
20 minutes
Romesco sauce can be made 1-2 days ahead.
Arrange the ribs on a platter with a bowl of romesco sauce on the side.
Serve with a side of roasted vegetables.
Offer a fresh green salad as a counterpoint to the richness of the ribs.
Its earthy notes complement the smoky ribs.
The maltiness pairs well with the savory flavors.
Discover the story behind this recipe
Romesco sauce is a classic Catalan sauce.
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