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Corned Spareribs With Beans

January 27, 2023

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Meats, Grains		Frugal01	4	Servings

INGREDIENTS

3	lb	Pork spareribs, cut 4-rib
		sections
1/2	lb	Kosher salt
1/2	t	Saltpeter
1	gl	Water
2	c	Dried red kidney beans
4	c	Canned chicken stock
3		Garlic cloves, peeled and
		chopped
2	t	Dried whole thyme
1		Bay leaf
2		Scallions, chopped
		Freshly-ground black pepper
		to taste

INSTRUCTIONS

Corn the ribs by mixing the salt and saltpeter together and  dissolving
in a gallon of water. Place the ribs in a large plastic or
stainless-steel container with a cover. Add the saltwater solution,
being careful that all the ribs stay under the surface. You may have
to weigh them down with a plate. Cover the container and refrigerate
for 10 days -- yes, 10 days! Check a few times to be sure the ribs
stay under the surface. This is very important. When the ribs are
pickled you may proceed. Place the beans in a heavy saucepan with
ample water to cover. Bring them to a boil, turn off the heat and let
them sit, covered, for 1 hour. Drain. Rinse the ribs well and soak in
fresh water for 1 hour. Drain and blanch in boiling water for 1 to 2
minutes. Drain and cut in 1-rib pieces. Place in a 6-quart pot. Add
everything but the beans. Bring to a boil and simmer, covered, for 30
minutes. Add the drained beans, cover and simmer for 1 3/4 hours.
Uncover during the last 30 minutes to evaporate excess liquid. This
recipe serves 4 to 5.  Comments: This dish is really supposed to be
made from pickled pigs'  tails. I know this sounds strange to you, but
Jamaica has never been  a wealthy country, so every part of the animal
is used. I have  substituted pork spareribs for you squeamish ones!
Recipe Source: THE FRUGAL GOURMET by Jeff Smith From the 01-16-1991
issue - The Springfield Union-News  Formatted for MasterCook by Joe
Comiskey, aka MR MAD -  jpmd44a@prodigy.com -or- MAD-SQUAD@prodigy.net
09-06-1995  Recipe by: Jeff Smith  Converted by MM_Buster v2.0l.

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Nutrition (calculated from recipe ingredients) ---------------------------------------------- Calories: 1160 Calories From Fat: 753 Total Fat: 83.5g Cholesterol: 279.4mg Sodium: 22473.3mg Potassium: 1622.8mg Carbohydrates: 32g Fiber: 9.4g Sugar: 6.7g Protein: 67.9g