Pork & Red Cabbage in Casserole
Pork and cabbage never got along better than in this superb dish. Serve with boiled potatoes. You will have a nice warm satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 1 large red cabbage, cored and shredded
- 32 ounce(s) country pork ribs
- 6 teaspoon(s) whole cloves (about 8)
- 2 tablespoon(s) olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 large ripe tomato, diced
- 1 tart apple, cored and diced
- 1 cup(s) diced celery
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tablespoon(s) red-wine or cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon(s) sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon(s) salt, to taste
- 1/8 teaspoon(s) pepper, to taste
- 4 Boiled potatoes, for serving (one per serving)
Instructions
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Blanch the cabbage in boiling water.
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Set aside.
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Insert 2 whole cloves into each of the ribs.
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Place the olive oil in a heavy pot over medium heat; brown the ribs, about 6 minutes per side.
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Remove ribs to a plate.
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Reduce heat to low; add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, about 12 minutes.
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Return ribs to pot.
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Add reserved cabbage, tomato, apple, celery, bay leaves, vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper.
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Cook, partially covered, over medium heat for 15 minutes.
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Uncover and cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until meat is tender, about 1 to 1 1/2 hours more, making sure the meat does not stick to the bottom of the pot and the cabbage covers the meat.
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Serve immediately with potatoes.
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Ready in 2 hours.
Nutrition
Calories: 2479.68kcalCarbohydrates: 236.71gProtein: 139.2gFat: 114.82gSaturated Fat: 39.7gCholesterol: 720mgSodium: 3224.34mgFiber: 42.89gSugar: 76.76g
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