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Santa Fe Lamb Spareribs

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Quick Facts

Servings: 8
Prep Time: 30 min.
Cook Time: 60 min.
Total: 1 hr. 30 min.
For those who love a good degree of spiciness—this dish goes out to you.

Ingredients

  • 2 lamb spareribs (12 to16 oz each)
  • 1 Tbs olive oil
  • 5 drops red pepper sauce
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp pepper, coarse ground
  • 1 cup chunky salsa
  • 1/4 cup chili sauce
  • 1/4 cup green onion, chopped
  • 1 tsp cumin, ground
  • 1 tsp coriander, ground
  • 1/4 tsp jalapeo chile, de-veined, seeded, and finely chopped

Directions

  • On grid of broiler pan, arrange ribs; set aside.
  • In small bowl, combine oil, red pepper sauce, garlic powder, and pepper.
  • Brush on ribs.
  • Roast in 375F oven for 30 minutes.
  • In medium bowl, blend salsa, chili sauce, green onion, cumin, coriander, and jalapeo chili.
  • Pour mixture over partially cooked ribs and roast an additional 25 to 30 minutes, or until desired degree of doneness: 145F for medium-rare, 160F for medium, or 170F for well.
  • Cut into eight portions and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Calories 223
  Calories from Fat 111 (50%)
(19%)Total Fat 12g
(20%)Saturated Fat 4g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 6g
(25%)Cholesterol 75mg
(9%)Sodium 225mg
(13%)Potassium 441mg
Total Carbohydrate 3g
(4%)Dietary Fiber 1g
Sugars 2g
Sugar Alcohols 0g
(47%)Protein 23g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Nutrition facts are calculated by a food expert using nutritional values provided by the USDA for common products used as recipe ingredients. Actual nutritional values may differ depending on the amounts or products used and can be affected by cooking methods.

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