Pork rib bortsch

Prepare

1. 🥄step 1
2. 🔥Cut the meat into large pieces, put in your largest saucepan and cover with 5 litres water.

Cook

1. 🔥Bring to the boil over a high heat, skimming away any foam that rises to the surface.

Steps

1. 🧂Add the bay leaves.

Prepare

1. 🍳Season.

Cook

1. 🫇Turn the heat down to a simmer and cook for 1 hr, or until the meat is soft and falls off the bone.

Steps

1. 🍽️Add the beans if using dried.
2. 🌿step 2
3. ✨Turn the heat up.

Cook

1. 🌿Bring back to the boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for another 20 mins – the beans should still be slightly raw.

Steps

1. ✨Add the carrots, onions, garlic and pepper.
2. 🥄Stir well, then add the chillies, if using.

Cook

1. 🥄Cook for 15 mins more.

Steps

1. 🔥step 3

Cook

1. 🧂Stir in the beetroot and cook for 10 mins before adding the potatoes.
2. 🍳After 15 mins, add the tomato purée to taste and beans, if using canned, and bring to the boil.
3. 🫇Cook for 5 mins, add the cabbage and cook for 5 mins more.

Prepare

1. 🍳Season, then garnish with the parsley and dill.

Steps

1. 🫇Turn off the heat and leave to stand for 5 mins.

Serve

1. 🍽️Serve with soured cream on the side.