Pork Ribs in Tomatillo Sauce

• 4 oz tomatillos, husked and rinsed
• 2 jalapeños, stemmed
• 2 cups lightly packed cilantro leaves
• 1 tsp sugar
• 4 whole cloves garlic, peeled, plus 6 cloves, roughly chopped
• 2 lbs baby back pork ribs, cut into individual ribs
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 large white onion, cut lengthwise into 8 wedges
• 1 medium zucchini, cut into 2 x 12 batons
• salt and pepper to taste
• Mi Tierra Fresh Organic Tortillas, for serving

A spicy, fruity tomatillo sauce offsets the richness of bone-in pork ribs in this luscious dish from the state of Puebla.

1. Place tomatillos and jalapeños in a 4-qt. saucepan, and cover with water. Bring to a boil over high heat; cook until slightly soft, about 5 minutes. Drain vegetables, and set aside to cool to room temperature. Place in a food processor along with cilantro, sugar, and whole garlic, and pulse until finely chopped but not pureed; set sauce aside.

2. Bring pork and 4 cups water to a boil in a 6-qt. saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until all water evaporates, about 1 hour and 15 minutes. Continue cooking pork, stirring often, until it begins to caramelize on the outside, about 10 minutes.

3. Add chopped garlic, oregano, and onion, and cook, stirring, until soft and lightly browned, about 10 minutes. Add sauce, and fry, stirring constantly, until slightly reduced, about 5 minutes.  Add 4 cups water, bring to a boil, and then reduce heat to medium-low; cook, stirring occasionally, until pork is tender and sauce is thickened, about 30 minutes. Add zucchini, and cook until warmed through, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

4. Divide pork and sauce among serving bowls and garnish with a drizzling of salsa, if you like. Serve with Mi Tierra Fresh Organic Tortillas.