📖 Instructions

1. Alright lets get going, first gather all your ingredients. It always helps to have everything prepped and ready to go. Trust me on this one.
2. For the Adobo Ribs, in a large bowl, combine the pork ribs with soy sauce, vinegar, minced garlic, crushed peppercorns, bay leaves, and brown sugar. Make sure the ribs are well coated in the marinade. Cover the bowl and let it marinate in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, but preferably overnight. This is where the magic happens, so don't skimp on the marinating time!
3. When you’re ready to cook, remove the ribs from the refrigerator and let them sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes. This helps them cook more evenly.
4. In a large, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, heat a tablespoon of oil over medium-high heat. Sear the ribs in batches until browned on all sides. Don’t overcrowd the pot; searing in batches helps to achieve a nice, even sear. Set the seared ribs aside.
5. In the same pot, add the marinade (yes, all of it!). Bring it to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot. These browned bits are packed with flavor, so don’t leave them behind!
6. Return the seared ribs to the pot. Add water or broth until the ribs are almost completely submerged. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 2 to 3 hours, or until the ribs are fork-tender. Check occasionally to make sure there’s enough liquid in the pot; add more water or broth if needed. The liquid should reduce into a thick, luscious sauce.
7. While the ribs are simmering, prepare the Cilantro Lime Rice. Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear. This helps to remove excess starch and prevents the rice from becoming sticky.
8. In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed rice with water and salt. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 18 to 20 minutes, or until the rice is cooked through and the water is absorbed. Do not lift the lid during the simmering process; this allows the steam to cook the rice evenly.
9. Remove the rice from the heat and let it sit, covered, for 10 minutes. This allows the steam to redistribute, resulting in fluffier rice.
10. Fluff the rice with a fork and stir in the chopped cilantro and lime juice. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
11. Once the ribs are cooked, remove them from the pot and set them aside. If the sauce is too thin, increase the heat to medium-high and simmer the sauce until it thickens to your desired consistency. Watch it carefully to prevent it from burning!
12. Return the ribs to the pot and coat them in the thickened sauce.
13. Serve the Adobo Ribs hot, spooned over the Cilantro Lime Rice. Garnish with extra cilantro and a lime wedge, if desired. Enjoy this flavor party in your mouth!