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Once the meat is crisp and the fat is rendered, transfer the bacon to a plate and keep the fat in the pan.

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Transfer the pork to a plate or platter and set aside.

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Transfer the browned ribs to a plate, dust the remaining ribs with four, and sear in the same manner.

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Remove from the heat, transfer the garlic cloves to a small plate and the peppers to another plate, and allow to cool.

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