Costillas De Res (beef Short Ribs)

Total Time: 2 hrs 30 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 4 lbs beef short ribs
• 4 ancho chilies
• 4 chiles de arbol (optional)
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 4 garlic cloves
• 1/2 tablespoon powdered cumin
• 1/3 cup red vinegar
• 1/3 cup cooking oil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Recipe

• 1 score the ribs by slicing them at 1/4-inch intervals 1 way and then the other across the fatty tops, as if you were setting up a crossword puzzle.
• 2 remove the seeds and stems from the chiles, soak them in hot water for 20 minutes, drain and place them in a blender jar. add the oregano, garlic, cumin, vinegar, oil and salt. blend the mixture for 1 minute. (if the mixture is too thick to blend properly, add a little water and continue). pour the chile sauce over the ribs and marinate, refrigerated for 2 hours.
• 3 cook the ribs at 2 to 2 1/2 feet from mesquite coals for 1 to 2 hours or until they are tender. if your barbecue will not accommodate this distance cook the ribs over very low direct heat, or in a texas style smoker.