Mexican Spare Ribs
Mexican spare ribs are tender pork ribs slow-cooked with cola, chipotle salsa, jalapeños and fresh coriander. The Thermomix TM7 chops the salsa vegetables in seconds and gently confits the meat until fall-off-the-bone soft. A smoky, sweet-and-spicy main course that brings authentic Mexican street food flavours to your table with minimal effort.
About this recipe
Mexican spare ribs Thermomix TM7 recipes bring the bold, smoky flavours of a Mexican taquería straight into your kitchen with this all-in-one kitchen machine. Pork spare ribs are gently confited with cola, which tenderises the meat and lends a subtle caramel sweetness, while a fresh salsa of tomatoes, jalapeño chillies, onions, garlic and coriander delivers an authentic spicy kick. The TM7 chops the salsa vegetables to a uniform consistency in seconds, then mixes and heats the chipotle-cola cooking liquid hands-free, so the ribs slow-cook until fall-off-the-bone tender without you stirring once. This is the perfect main course for a weekend gathering, a fiesta-themed dinner party or whenever you crave sticky, spicy barbecue-style comfort food. Serve the ribs with warm tortillas, lime wedges and extra coriander for a true taste of Mexico prepared effortlessly in your Thermomix TM7.
Preparation tips
- Choose meaty pork spare ribs with a good layer of fat, as this renders during the slow confit and keeps the chipotle-cola meat wonderfully succulent. Ask your butcher to cut the rack into individual ribs for easier coating in the salsa.
- Make the jalapeño and tomato salsa a day ahead so the flavours of the onion, garlic and coriander meld together overnight in the fridge. The smoky heat also mellows slightly, making it more pleasant for sensitive palates.
- For a milder family version, remove the seeds from the jalapeño chillies before chopping and reduce the chipotle salsa slightly. Serve with cooling sour cream and lime wedges so everyone can adjust the heat to taste.
Recipe variations
- For an alcohol-free, kid-friendly variation, replace the cola with a mix of apple juice and a splash of balsamic vinegar. Skip the jalapeño seeds and serve the chipotle salsa on the side so children enjoy mild, sweet ribs while adults add extra heat.
- For a festive summer variation, finish the confited ribs on the barbecue or under a hot grill to caramelise the sticky cola glaze, then brush with extra chipotle salsa. Garnish generously with coriander, spring onion and lime zest for a colourful party platter.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Chopping the onions, tomatoes and jalapeño chillies takes the Thermomix just seconds, giving the salsa a uniform consistency without any hand cutting. [Multi-Function]
- Thanks to precise heating, the TM7 keeps the cola cooking liquid at a gentle confit temperature so the pork spare ribs turn out tender, never scorched. [Precision Control]
- The TM7 mixes the chipotle salsa with the cola marinade hands-free, coating every rib evenly while you prepare the garnishes. [Hands-Free]
- Weighing the sea salt and cola directly in the mixing bowl means the Thermomix balances sweet and savoury flavours to the gram, with no measuring cups. [Built-in Scale]
- Grinding the garlic cloves and coriander stems finely in the Thermomix releases their full aroma into the salsa for a deeper Mexican flavour. [Multi-Function]
Ingredients
- tomatoes
- fresh jalapeño chillies
- garlic clove
- onions
- fine sea salt
- fresh coriander
- cola
- chipotle chilli salsa
- brown sugar
- soy sauce