How to Make Italian Ribs and Rice - A Step-by-Step Guide

Italian cuisine is famous for its rich flavors and hearty dishes, and one classic recipe that perfectly captures the essence of Italian cooking is Italian Ribs and Rice. This dish is a delicious and satisfying meal that combines tender, fall-off-the-bone ribs with flavorful Italian seasonings and aromatic rice. It's the perfect dish for a cozy family dinner or a special occasion, and it's sure to become a new favorite in your repertoire of go-to recipes.

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Ingredients

  • 3 pounds country style pork ribs
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup uncooked long grain rice
  • 1 small green pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 2 teaspoons salt, divided
  • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 45 mins
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 5 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • In a Dutch oven, brown ribs in oil over medium-high heat. Cover and cook over low heat for 1-1/4 hours, turning occasionally. Remove ribs and set aside; drain. In the same pan, bring tomatoes and water to a boil. Stir in the rice, green pepper, garlic, sugar, 1 teaspoon salt and Italian seasoning. Place ribs over rice; sprinkle with remaining salt. Cover and cook on low for 30 minutes or until rice is tender and meat juices run clear.