Name: Traditional Mecklenburg Pork Rib with Potato Dumplings
Total time: 120 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: German
Ingredients: 500g pork ribs; 1 onion, chopped; 2 carrots, sliced; 2 celery stalks, sliced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 200ml red wine; 200ml beef broth; 100g sour cream; salt and pepper to taste; 200g potatoes; 50g butter; 50g flour; 1 egg; 100ml milk; 100g sauerkraut; 20g sugar; 10g caraway seeds

A hearty German dish featuring slow-cooked pork ribs served with creamy potato dumplings and red cabbage.

Method

Season pork ribs with salt and pepper.
In a large pot, brown the ribs over medium heat.
Add onion, carrots, celery, and garlic; sauté until softened.
Pour in red wine and beef broth, bring to a simmer.
Cover and simmer for 1.5 hours until tender.
In a separate pot, cook sauerkraut with sugar and caraway seeds.
While the ribs cook, prepare potato dumplings: boil potatoes, mash with butter, flour, egg, and milk.
Form dumplings and cook in boiling salted water until浮起.
Serve ribs with dumplings and sauerkraut.
For whole cuts, check a minimum internal temperature of 63°C (145°F), then rest for at least 3 minutes before serving.