Back Bones and Rice

• 3  lb  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
• 8  cup  water
• 3  cup  raw white rice
• 1/2  cup  chopped green onion
• 1  tablespoon  salt, or to taste

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.

Yield: 10 to 12 servings
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 1 hour
Ease of preparation: Easy

Recipe courtesy Paula Deen