From time to time my supermarket has a great sale on pork shoulder "country style" boneless ribs, called "pork strips" for short. I used to pass on this bargain because I didn't know what to do with pork strips. But no more. Now I stock the freezer when the price is right because I've discovered this fabulous way to make a mouthwatering, hearty, rustic meal. Here are some recipe suggestions for when you find this bargain.
COUNTRY RIBS ITALIAN STYLE
3 pounds country style pork ribs 1 (32-ounce) jar spaghetti sauce 1/4 cup water 2 tablespoons olive oil
Heat the oil in an extra-large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ribs to the skillet and brown on all sides. Pour spaghetti sauce over the ribs and stir in the water. Reduce the heat and simmer, covered for 1 hour, turning ribs after a 1/2 hour of cooking. If the sauce gets too thick, thin it with a little more water.
You can liven things up by adding sliced fresh mushrooms or peppers during the last 15 minutes. Serve over noodles and with a green salad and you've got a delicious meal.
Serves: 6.
Nutritional information per serving: calories 671; total fat 50 g; sodium 747 mg; carbs 12.3 g; dietary fiber 2.4 g; protein 40.7 g.
-- Edited by Cassi at 06:57, 2005-06-15
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