Ingredients

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

Directions

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.

Recipe courtesy Paula Deen