Back Bones and Rice

Name: Back Bones and Rice
Ingredients: 3 pounds pork back bones, sometimes called country-style ribs; 1 cup chopped onion; 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter; 1 teaspoon ground red pepper; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; 3 bay leaves; 1 tablespoon salt, or to taste; 8 cups water; 3 cups raw white rice; 1/2 cup chopped green onion

10 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

3 pounds pork back bones, sometimes called country-style ribs
1 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
1 teaspoon ground red pepper
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
3 bay leaves
1 tablespoon salt, or to taste
8 cups water
3 cups raw white rice
1/2 cup chopped green onion

Directions

1

In a stockpot, combine the backbones, onion, butter, and seasonings.
2

Add the water, bring to a boil, cover, and cook at a low boil for 40 minutes.
3

Add the rice to the pot and return to a boil, stirring well.
4

Boil for 10 minutes, then reduce the heat, add green onions, cover the pot, and simmer for 10 minutes or until rice is done.
5

Remove the bay leaves and serve.