Pork ribs stewed with onions and apples
8 servings
120 minutes
Braised pork ribs with onions and apples is an exquisite combination of juicy meat, tender onions, and a light fruity tartness from the apples. This recipe comes from traditional European cuisine, where braising helps retain the meat's tenderness and enhance its flavor. The blend of aromatic spices, bay leaves, and pepper makes the dish rich and deep. Apples add a piquant sweetness that balances the meaty base. This dish pairs perfectly with a side of potatoes or vegetables, creating a hearty and comforting dinner. Thanks to slow braising, the ribs absorb all the aromas, becoming incredibly tender and flavorful. It is perfect for a family dinner or a cozy gathering, filling the home with warmth and appetizing scents.
1
Prepare the main products.
2
Pour vegetable oil into the pan and heat it up.
- Vegetable oil: 70 l
3
Expose the ribs.
- Pork ribs: 2 kg
4
Fry the ribs on both sides until golden brown.
- Pork ribs: 2 kg
5
Fry, adding some spices for the meat (about 1/3).
- Spices for meat: 1 tablespoon
6
Chop the onion in a convenient way.
- Onion: 2 heads
7
Place half of the onion at the bottom of the pot.
- Onion: 2 heads
8
Place the fried ribs on top and add a bay leaf.
- Pork ribs: 2 kg
- Bay leaf: 2 pieces
9
Then the pepper.
- Black peppercorns: 8 pieces
10
Onion again.
- Onion: 2 heads
11
Remove seeds and cores from the apples and cut them into small pieces.
- Apple: 2 g
12
Add sliced apples to the pot with ribs and onions.
- Apple: 2 g
13
To salt.
- Salt: 1 tablespoon
14
Pour in water just enough to cover almost to the top the contents of the pot.
- Water: 2 l
15
Add the remaining spices for the meat.
- Spices for meat: 1 tablespoon
16
Cover with a lid and let it cook on low heat.
17
Check the meat's readiness with a knife.
18
Serve in portions with a side dish.