Pork Ribs With Garlic, Chilies and Tomato

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 4 lbs country-style pork ribs
• 8 garlic cloves, smashed and peeled
• 2 (24 ounce) jars tomato puree
• 1/2 cup pickled pepper, such as spicy cherry peppers

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 325°F.

2. 2

   Season ribs with salt and pepper to taste.

3. 3

   Heat a large roasting pan on top of stove over medium heat.

4. 4

   Add olive oil and heat for 1 minute.

5. 5

   Add ribs to pan and brown on all sides, 8 to 10 minutes.

6. 6

   Add garlic and brown for 1 more minute.

7. 7

   Drain excess fat from pan.

8. 8

   Add tomato puree and enough water to just cover the ribs.

9. 9

   Transfer to oven and cook until meat is tender, 2 1/2 hours.

10. 10

    Add chilies and cook an additional 30 minutes.

11. 11

    Transfer ribs to plate, ladle sause and chilies over ribs.

12. 12

    Ribs can be refriderated in the sause for up to 3 days. Reheast before serving.