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
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Country Pork Rib Stew with Cornmeal-Sage Dumplings, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 44 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 9 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 94 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 30
- Heart Health
- 43
- Metabolic
- 52
- Digestive
- 24
- Inflammatory
- 39
- Performance
- 45
- General Wellness
- 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 20%
- Protein 17.44 g Good Source 35%
- Carbohydrate 53.22 g 19%
- Total Fat 14.47 g Moderate 19%
- Saturated Fat 4.07 g High 20%
- Trans Fat 0.19 g High --
- Cholesterol 47.47 mg Moderate 16%
- Sodium 685.73 mg High 30%
- Dietary Fiber 10.59 g Good Source 38%
- Total Sugars 25.51 g --
- Added Sugars 13.24 g High 26%
- Calcium 97.01 mg Low Source 7%
- Iron 2.52 mg Moderate 14%
- Potassium 460.0 mg Low Source 10%
- Vitamin A 17.18 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 1.42 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin D 0.26 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
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.
- Is Country Pork Rib Stew with Cornmeal-Sage Dumplings healthy?
- Country Pork Rib Stew with Cornmeal-Sage Dumplings has an easyChef Pro health score of 46/100. Per serving, it provides 409.88 calories and 17.44 g of protein, or 35% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 685.73 mg (30% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 4.07 g (20% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 13.24 g (26% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Corn, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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