Lunch: Back Bones and Rice

A savor rice dish with lots of pork flavor.

Ingredients

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

Instructions

In a stockpot, combine the backbones, onion, butter and seasonings. Add the water, bring to a boil, cover, and cook at a low boil for 40 minutes. Add the rice to the pot and bring to a boil, stirring well. Boil for 10 minutes, then reduce the heat, add green onions, cover the pot, and simmer for 10 minutes, or until rice is done. Remove the bay leaves.

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