Grandmas Polish Kapusta With Pork Spare Ribs Recipes

GRANDMA'S POLISH KAPUSTA WITH PORK SPARE RIBS

Steps:

• Step 1 1. Cut spare ribs into individual portions.
• Step 2 2. Place pork in a large pot, top with water, and bring to a boil.
• Step 3 3. Lower the heat to medium, and skim until there is nothing left to skim.
• Step 4 4. Add two bay leaves and simmer on low for about 2 hours until fork tender.
• Step 5 5. Cut cabbage into 1/4 inch slices.
• Step 6 6. Add cabbage and sauerkraut to pot (note I had to remove half of the pork, add half of the cabbage and sauerkraut, add the pork back in, and top off with the remaining cabbage and sauerkraut in order to fit it in my pot).
• Step 7 7. Simmer for 35-45 minutes more (think low and slow). Don't forget to fish out the bay leaves which was my dad's job when he was a kid. Serve the kapusta with some boiled potatoes for a hearty meal.

POLISH KAPUSTA WITH SPARE RIBS RECIPE

Steps:

• If the ribs you have are large, cut them into smaller pieces (with 1 or 2 ribs each).
• Sprinkle the ribs with salt and pepper and refrigerate overnight.
• The next day, sprinkle the ribs with marjoram and paprika.
• Coat the ribs in flour and fry in lard or oil. Do it briefly and quickly on the very hot pan.
• Peel the onion, cut it and fry on oil.
• Place fried onion and ribs in a pot. Cover them with water.
• Add mustard, bay leaves, and allspice berries.
• Simmer for about 1,5 hours until the ribs are tender. Then, uncover the lid and let the rest of the water evaporate.
• Finely chop the cabbage or sauerkraut.
• Place it in the pot and cover with water.
• Add 2 tablespoons of lard and cook until tender. If you are adding bacon, cook the cabbage with water only.
• In the meantime, peel and dice the onion.
• Fry it with 1 tablespoon of lard. If you are adding bacon, chop it finely and fry it with the onion.
• Add flour, mix, and fry for another few minutes.
• Start adding a glass of water slowly, stirring all the time.
• Drain the cooked cabbage and add it to the fried onion mixture.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• If the cabbage is too thick, add more water.

POLISH ZEBERKA WIEPRZOWENA Z KAPUSTA (SPARERIBS AND CABBAGE)

Steps:

• Heat oil in Dutch oven until hot. Cook pork spareribs, a few pieces at a time, over medium heat until brown on all sides, about 15 minutes; drain fat.
• Add onion, carrot, bouillon, salt, caraway seed, 1/4 teaspoon pepper and the bay leaf. Pour water and vinegar over pork mixture.
• Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 1 1/2 hours.
• Add cabbage; sprinkle with pepper. Cover and simmer until cabbage is tender, about 15 minutes.
• Remove bay leaf. Arrange spareribs and vegetables on serving platter.
• Garnish with minced parsley if desired.

GRANDMA'S BARBECUE SPARERIBS

Steps:

• Put ribs into a large baking pan, cover with approximately 1 cup of water.
• Sprinkle tops with salt and pepper. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes at 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Chop onion and sauté in oil. Add remaining ingredients. Simmer for 20 minutes.
• Pour sauce over the ribs and continue baking for 1 hour.
• Remove foil and cook approximately 10 minutes more.