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Smothered Pork Rib Rice & Gravy
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Smothered Pork Rib Rice & Gravy

5 h 30 minServes 6Nutri-Score D€€
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Ingredients

6 people
  • country-style pork ribs (frozen or thawed)Meat1.8 kg
  • Cajun seasoning (to taste)Spices30 g
  • dried mustardSpices8 g
  • avocado oilPantry60 ml
  • yellow onion (diced)Produce1 piece
  • green bell pepper (diced)Produce1 piece
  • red bell pepper (diced)Produce1 piece
  • celery stalks (diced)Produce2 pieces
  • butter (one stick)Dairy113 g
  • garlic (minced)Produce6 pieces
  • all-purpose flourPantry24 g
  • beef bouillon paste (one spoonful)Pantry15 g
  • ice or water (to cover the ribs)Other1 litre
  • cooked rice (for serving)Grains900 g

per serving

Nutrition

635kcal

Carbs
43 g
Proteins
29 g
Fat
38 g
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Tools

  • Stockpot
  • Stovetop
  • Tongs

step by step

Method

  1. Heat the oil and season the ribs

    • Heat the avocado oil in a large pot over medium heat.
    • Season the pork ribs generously with Cajun seasoning and dried mustard.
    Step 1
  2. Sear the ribs in batches

    • Sear the ribs in batches in the hot oil on both sides until nicely and evenly browned.
    • Remove the browned ribs and set aside, repeating until all are done.
    Step 2
  3. Dice the vegetables

    • Dice the yellow onion, green bell pepper, red bell pepper and celery.
    Step 3
  4. Melt the butter and cook down the vegetables

    • Melt the butter in the same pot used for the ribs.
    • Add the diced vegetables and sauté over medium heat until well cooked down.
    Step 4
  5. Add the garlic, bouillon and flour

    • Stir in the minced garlic, beef bouillon paste and flour.
    • Cook, stirring often, over medium heat.
    Step 5
  6. Return the ribs and simmer

    • Return the pork ribs to the pot and cover with ice or water.
    • Cover with the lid slightly cracked and bring to a low boil.
    • Simmer for several hours until the ribs are tender and the gravy is rich.
    Step 6
  7. Serve

    • Spoon the smothered ribs and gravy over cooked rice.
    Step 7