Borscht with Smoked Ribs
Description
A hearty first course. Of course, every homemaker has her own personal borscht secret; I've merely introduced you to a simple recipe for borscht with smoked pork ribs. I just wanted you to know that borscht can be (and believe me, should be!) prepared not only with fresh meat but also with smoked meats. The flavor becomes incredibly rich, which is exactly why the rest of the cooking technique described here is kept extremely basic. Smoked ribs can save even the most poorly made borscht, I'm telling you! Now, go ahead and serve it in bowls.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Fill a large pot with water up to two-thirds, turn on the heat. Wash the onion, peel it, and throw the whole onions into the boiling water.
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Step 2
2. Rinse the ribs, separate them into pieces, and put them to boil as soon as the water with onion comes to a boil.
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Step 3
3. Wash and peel the carrots and beets, then cut them into strips or cubes. If you like sautéed vegetables, simmer them in a pan first, then add to boiling water.
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Step 4
4. Wash and peel the potatoes, then add them to the borscht after the water has taken on the beet color. At the same time, add the cabbage to boil. Meanwhile, remove and discard the onion bulbs.
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Step 5
5. When the potatoes are almost cooked, remove the ribs from the broth, take the meat off the bones, cut it into pieces, and return it to the broth.
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Step 6
6. Now that all the vegetables are ready, add tomato paste, salt, and various spices to taste.
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Step 7
7. The borscht should be left to steep for at least an hour, then served into bowls and enjoyed! Good luck!