Pork ribs in tomato sauce with prunes
Description
The recipe won't take much time. Choose meaty ribs with a good layer of meat. These ribs go well with a side of potatoes or fresh vegetables. Serve them hot. I cook them in a frying pan, but you can also use a cauldron or roasting pan. Serve hot.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Use pitted prunes, pour boiling water over them, and let them sit for some time. Thoroughly wash the ribs, then pat them dry. Heat a frying pan with vegetable oil and sear the ribs on both sides until golden brown.
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Step 2
2. Transfer the ribs to another skillet. Peel the onion and cut it into large cubes, then sauté it in the same skillet where you cooked the ribs.
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Step 3
3. Drain the prunes, slice each one into thin strips, add them to the ribs, and also add the onion sautéed until soft.
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Step 4
4. Add bay leaf and black peppercorns to the pan.
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Step 5
5. Mix the tomato juice with honey, stir thoroughly, and pour into the pan with the ribs.
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Step 6
6. Place the meat over heat and cover with a lid; after it comes to a boil, reduce the heat and cook for about 1 hour.
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Step 7
7. After 1 hour, add salt to taste and heat for a few more minutes.
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Step 8
8. Place the ribs on a plate, pour over the sauce in which they were braised, and serve hot.