Lombardia-Style Pork Ribs

Ingredients

• 1 Tbsp. whole black pepper
• 1 Tbsp. anise
• 1 Tbsp. star anise
• 1 Tbsp. salt
• 1 Tbsp. cumin
• 1 Tbsp. red pepper flakes
• ¹⁄₄ cup olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic
• 2 full pork ribs (8 bones each)
• 2 heads savoy cabbage
• 2 sweet onions
• 4 large carrots
• 2 qt. chicken stock

Instructions

1. Grind all dry spices in a spice mill. Pat pork dry and rub with spice mixture. Marinate ribs for 3 days.
2. Wash off marinade and brush ribs with olive oil; grill for 20 minutes per side. Let cool.
3. Cut cabbage, onions, and carrots into large chunks. Place all vegetables and pork into a large casserole and cover with chicken stock. Bring to a simmer and cook until meat is tender.
4. Taste for seasoning and serve hot.