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Recipe·~20 min·gluten-freenut-freelow-carb

Pork rib bortsch

A pork dish from the Polish kitchen.

Ingredients

  • 1kg Pork Back Ribs
  • 2 Bay Leaves
  • 1 tablespoon Dried white beans
  • 1 large Carrots
  • 1 sliced Onion
  • 3 sliced thinly Garlic Clove
  • 1 chopped Red Pepper
  • 2 chopped Red Chilli
  • 2 Beetroot
  • 3 chopped Potatoes
  • 3 tablespoons Tomato Puree
  • 1/2 White Cabbage
  • Handful Parsley
  • Handful Dill
  • 300g Sour Cream

Method

  1. Cut the meat into large pieces, put in your largest saucepan and cover with 5 litres water. Bring to the boil over a high heat, skimming away any foam that rises to the surface. Add the bay leaves. Season. Turn the heat down to a simmer and cook for 1 hr, or until the meat is soft and falls off the bone. Add the beans if using dried.
  2. Turn the heat up. Bring back to the boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for another 20 mins – the beans should still be slightly raw. Add the carrots, onions, garlic and pepper. Stir well, then add the chillies, if using. Cook for 15 mins more.
  3. Stir in the beetroot and cook for 10 mins before adding the potatoes. After 15 mins, add the tomato purée to taste and beans, if using canned, and bring to the boil. Cook for 5 mins, add the cabbage and cook for 5 mins more. Season, then garnish with the parsley and dill. Turn off the heat and leave to stand for 5 mins. Serve with soured cream on the side.

Source

This recipe is adapted from TheMealDB (id 53306), a free community-curated recipe API. Original listing: themealdb.com.

A walkthrough video is available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SqRP4xYS6wA.

Original source noted by the contributor: https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/pork-rib-bortsch.

Per serving
Estimate · medium confidence
Servings1
620kcal
Calories
38g
Protein
30g
Carbs
38g
Fat
6.0 g
Fiber
9.0 g
Sugar
280 mg
Sodium
Iron19%
Calcium10%
Vitamin D3%
Vitamin C78%
Vitamin B1250%
Potassium23%

Estimated by AI from the ingredient list. Values are approximate and not medical advice. If you have specific dietary requirements, verify with a registered dietitian or trusted nutrition database.

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