Pork ribs with onions
4 servings
89 minutes
Pork ribs with onions is a traditional Ukrainian dish known for its rich meat flavor and the aroma of fried onions. The history of this recipe traces back to rural cuisine where simple and accessible ingredients were transformed into hearty and fragrant meals. The combination of juicy meat, slightly caramelized onions, and bay leaves creates a harmony of taste that highlights the natural sweetness of the onions and the depth of the meat broth. This dish is perfect for cozy home dinners and is served with mashed potatoes, buckwheat, or fresh bread. Slow-cooking the ribs in a small amount of liquid gives them incredible tenderness while the golden onions add a delicate sweetness. Pork ribs with onions are not just food but warm memories of home and family gatherings.
1
Prepare the necessary ingredients.
2
Wash the pork ribs under running water, remove membranes and excess fat, dry with a paper towel.
- Pork ribs: 1 kg
3
Cut the meat into portion-sized pieces.
- Pork ribs: 1 kg
4
Pour sunflower oil into the pan.
- Sunflower oil: 100 ml
5
Place the ribs in the skillet.
- Pork ribs: 1 kg
6
Fry the meat on both sides until golden brown.
- Pork ribs: 1 kg
7
Peel the onion and slice it into half rings.
- Onion: 1 head
8
Distribute the onion in the pan among the meat.
- Onion: 1 head
9
Add a bay leaf and a teaspoon of salt to the pan. Fry the onion until golden for 10 minutes over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
- Bay leaf: 3 pieces
- Salt: 1 teaspoon
10
When the onion turns golden, pour 100–150 ml of water into the pan.
- Water: 152 ml
11
Cover with a lid and simmer on low heat for about 40-60 minutes.