Vida Recetas Editorial
Discover how to prepare pork ribs with merkén and baked eggplant stuffed with mushrooms, a recipe that combines smoky and spicy flavors with the softness of vegetables. Merkén, a traditional Mapuche condiment, adds a smoky and slightly spicy touch that enhances the juiciness of the ribs, making it the perfect dish for a family meal or a special occasion.
The ribs are marinated with a spice blend including cumin, paprika, and merkén, which penetrate the meat during a two-hour rest at room temperature. Then they are slow-roasted at a low temperature, achieving a tender texture that falls off the bone. The eggplant, stuffed with mushrooms, onion, and red bell pepper, is baked until golden and served as a side dish or main course.
Cook
165 min
Servings
4
In a bowl, mix well all the spices except the oil.
Dry the ribs with paper towels.
Place the marinade covering the entire rib and apply the oil on both sides.
Leave the marinated ribs at room temperature for 2 hours.
Preheat the oven to about 162º C/325º F and cook the ribs for about 2 to 2½ hours, so that the ribs are soft.
If you want, you can put some chicken broth, meat or water in the pan, so that when the fat melts it doesn't burn in the pan and give off smoke. The liquid that is left over after cooking the ribs can be used by sprinkling the ribs on top when serving.
Cut the ribs into portions and serve.
EGGPLANT PREPARATION
Cut the tip of the eggplant and lengthwise in half, with the skin.
Using a spoon, remove part of the eggplant pulp from the center, cut into squares and set aside.
Heat the oven to about 176° C/350°F and cook the eggplant on a baking sheet for about 20 minutes or until the eggplant is cooked al dente.
Heat a pan with the oil and lightly brown the garlic with the onion.
Add the mushrooms, eggplant pulp, parsley. Salt and cook for about 5 minutes.
Add the tomato sauce, stir and heat.
Fill the eggplant and sprinkle with the grated cheese on top. Put it on a baking sheet and put it in the oven until the eggplant is very hot and the cheese is melted.
If you want, you can drizzle grated Parmesan cheese on top.
Serve immediately with the ribs.
This recipe has a easy difficulty level, which means it's accessible for cooks of all levels.
The preparation time is minutes and the cooking time is 165 minutes.
This recipe is designed for 4 servings.
Yes, many ingredients can be substituted with similar alternatives. We recommend checking the recipe variations.
Store the preparation in the refrigerator for up to 3 days in an airtight container. Some preparations can be frozen for up to 3 months.
