Country Pork Rib Stew with Cornmeal-Sage Dumplings
Country Pork Rib Stew with Cornmeal-Sage Dumplings is hearty and aromatic, with tender pork, sweet carrots, and potatoes simmered in a lightly spiced broth. Fluffy sage-kissed cornmeal dumplings soak up the savory juices, adding comforting texture to every bite. Serve this cozy stew on chilly evenings or for a harvest-time gathering when you want something warming and satisfying.
- Prep45 mins
- Cook3 hrs 40 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
- 1
Position an oven rack about 6 inches below the heat source and preheat the broiler.
- 2
Place the pork pieces in a single layer in a large baking pan.
- 3
Broil the pork under the preheated broiler, stirring frequently, until the meat is browned, about 10 minutes; pour off and discard the fat.
- 4
Heat oil in a Dutch oven or large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir the onions in the hot oil until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring often, until fragrant but not browned, about 2 minutes more.
- 5
Stir in the potatoes and cook for 5 minutes. Pour in the water, carrots, chili powder, beef bouillon, marjoram, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon thyme, bay leaves, nutmeg, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and cover. Simmer until the meat and vegetables are tender, about 3 hours.
- 6
In a large bowl, combine the flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, sage, 1/4 teaspoon thyme, and 1/2 teaspoon salt for the dumplings. Cut in the shortening until the mixture looks like coarse meal. Add the milk all at once, stirring just until the dough comes together.
- 7
When the stew is ready, remove the bay leaves. Bring the stew to a gentle boil over medium-low heat. Drop the dough by rounded spoonfuls evenly over the surface. Cover the pot and boil until the dumplings are cooked through, about 12 minutes.
- 8
Ladle the dumplings into soup bowls and spoon plenty of stew over the top.
- Calories 409.88 kcal High
- Protein 17.44 g Good Source
- Carbs 53.22 g Moderate
- Total Fat 14.47 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 4.07 g High
- Trans Fat 0.19 g High
- Cholesterol 47.47 mg Moderate
- Sodium 694.51 mg High
- Fiber 10.59 g Good Source
- Sugar 25.51 g High
- Added Sugar 13.24 g High
- Calcium 98.76 mg Low Source
- Iron 2.52 mg Moderate
- Potassium 460.0 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 21.06 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 3.49 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.19 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
- Garlic 🧄
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About This Recipe
Country Pork Rib Stew with Cornmeal Sage Dumplings is a Soul Food dinner recipe made with 22 ingredients. It takes about 4 hrs 25 mins, serves 6, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Baking Powder, Beef Bouillon, and Black Pepper. Each serving provides about 409.88 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Country Pork Rib Stew with Cornmeal-Sage Dumplings?
- It is a Soul Food stew recipe made with 22 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Country Pork Rib Stew with Cornmeal-Sage Dumplings made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Baking Powder, Beef Bouillon, Black Pepper, Carrot. The full list of 22 is above.
- What goes well with Country Pork Rib Stew with Cornmeal-Sage Dumplings?
- Explore these Soul Food side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Country Pork Rib Stew with Cornmeal-Sage Dumplings?
- About 4 hrs 25 mins in total: 45 mins to prepare and 3 hrs 40 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 409.88 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Country Pork Rib Stew with Cornmeal-Sage Dumplings easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 22 ingredients and 8 steps.
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