Potato stew with smoked ribs
To prepare a delicious dish with pork ribs, we start by thoroughly washing the ribs. They must be of good quality, so we choose fresh ribs with tender meat and little fat. After washing them, we place them in a large pot with cold water and let them boil over medium heat. It is important not to let the ribs boil for too long, so we take care of the other ingredients in the meantime.
While the ribs are boiling, we clean the onion. We chop it finely, and its aroma will add extra flavor to the dish. Then, we take care of the potatoes. We select suitable potatoes, wash them well, and peel them. After cutting them into uniform cubes, we prepare them to combine with the other ingredients.
After the ribs have boiled for about 30 minutes, we carefully remove them from the pot to avoid damaging them. We keep the remaining liquid, as it will be the juicy base of our dish. In a large saucepan, we add the chopped onion and potato cubes, and then we place the ribs on top. At this moment, we also add a bay leaf, which will give an aromatic taste to the dish. We pour about 400 ml of the liquid in which the ribs boiled, making sure everything is well covered.
We cover the saucepan with a lid and place it in the oven, setting the temperature to 180 degrees Celsius. We let the dish bake for 25-30 minutes until the potatoes become tender and absorb the meat's aroma. In the last 5 minutes of cooking, we add the pepper paste, which will provide an intense flavor and an appetizing color. We season everything with sweet or hot paprika, salt, and pepper to taste.
When the potatoes are ready, we turn off the heat and sprinkle freshly chopped dill on top to add a contrast of freshness. We serve the dish warm, alongside a green salad or pickles, to perfectly complete the meal. It is an easy recipe to prepare, but with an impressive result, ideal for a family dinner or to impress guests. Bon appétit!
Ingredients: 7-8 pieces of ribs, 1 kg of potatoes, 2 onions, 2 tablespoons of pepper paste, a bay leaf, paprika, salt, pepper, a bunch of dill
