Pork Spareribs With Sauerkraut

Submitted by Maryla O.

"The recipe is a modified version from the book by Maciej Kuroń „Kuchnia domowa”. Perfect dish for a cold winter day."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 30mins
• Ingredients: 15
• Yields: 4 people
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 kg pork spareribs
• 5 garlic cloves, finely minced
• 1 tablespoon marjoram
• 1 tablespoon savory
• 1⁄2 teaspoon hot paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 1 tablespoon oil
• 1 kg sauerkraut
• 3 onions
• 3 bay leaves
• 4 -5 allspice berries
• 4 -5 juniper berries
• 1 teaspoon pepper, freshly ground
• 1 cup water

directions

1. Mix finely minced garlic, salt, marjoram, savory and hot paprika.
2. Heat the oven to 200 degrees Celsius.
3. Separate the ribs and season with garlic, salt and spices. Marinate in the fridge for at least 2 hours.
4. Heat vegetable oil in a large heavy pot on medium high heat. Toss ribs with flour and brown them until golden.
5. Peel onion and cut in half moon slices.
6. Drain excess juice from the sauerkraut. Put half of the sauerkraut on the bottom of a heavy baking dish with a lid.
7. Put browned ribs on the sauerkraut. Cover with onion slices. Add bay leaves, allspice berries, juniper berries, and freshly ground pepper.
8. On the top add reminding sauerkraut and 1 glass of cold water.
9. Bake covered for 45 minutes. Remover the lid and bake for additional 15 minutes.
10. Serve with boiled potatoes.