Costilla Tacos with Lime Crema
Tender braised pork ribs (costillas) shredded and served in warm tortillas with fresh toppings and tangy lime crema. Restaurant-quality tacos ready in under an hour.
- Total time
- 50 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 42g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Place ribs, onion, garlic, and chiles in a heavy pot with 2 cups water. Bring to boil.
Step 2
Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until ribs are fall-apart tender, 35–40 minutes.
Step 3
Remove ribs and let cool slightly. Shred meat from bones; discard bones.
Step 4
Stir sour cream and lime juice together in a small bowl until smooth.
Step 5
Warm tortillas in a dry skillet 30 seconds per side until pliable.
Step 6
Fill each tortilla with shredded pork. Drizzle with lime crema and top with cilantro.
Step 7
Serve immediately with lime wedges and extra crema on the side.
Tools you’ll need
- heavy pot with lid (at least 5-quart)
- wooden spoon
- 12-inch skillet
- small mixing bowl
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