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Italian Country Style Ribs

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"This is a recipe that I came up with when I got tired of 'the same old thing'. It's easy and delicious. You can add things like mushrooms or peppers. Serve with white rice or noodles, salad and bread. You can pour the sauce over the rice/noodles." — Annelle

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Original recipe makes 4 to 6 Change Servings

3 pounds country style pork ribs
1 (32 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce

1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons olive oil

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Directions

Heat the oil in a extra-large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ribs to skillet and brown on all sides. Pour spaghetti sauce over ribs and stir in the water. Reduce heat and simmer, covered for 1 hour. Turn ribs after 1/2 hour of cooking. If the sauce gets too thick, thin it with a little more water.

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Oct 04, 2003

This was a super easy idea with great flavor. I browned the ribs and after doctoring up the jar sauce threw it all into a crock pot for the day on low, and it came out wondeful! Reminded me of Grandpas special sauce with spare ribs! Terrific over noodles!

—SS BURKE

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Jan 07, 2004

this recipe added a different twist to country ribs. It did take a long time to cook, but its so easy and my kids loved it!

—CUTIEHONEY

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Dec 03, 2005

Hi there, This looked too simple. But it is a great one!! I kicked up the sophistication with onion, garlic, red wine and fresh tomatoes - but not because the recipe needed it! I picked an interesting spaghetti sauce too - and got rave reviews!!! Thanks to everyone for their suggestions like extra browning and being adventurous - you will not be able to wreck this recipe!! Easy and great!!

—A

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Nov 08, 2006

great, added mushrooms and used can of dixed and stewed tomatoes and only a can of tomatoe sauce...great...hmmmmm

—bigman220

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Jan 07, 2004

These ribs are the greatest. They melted in my mouth. My husband loved them!! I added fresh sliced green peppers, onions, and mushrooms. The sauce was just right, not too thick.

—LINDA01K

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Jan 07, 2004

This was a snap to prepare, and is the definition of "comfort" food. It is something my mom would have made on a cold, winter night.

—DSHANLEY

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Jul 10, 2007

Very easy to make! Next time I'm going to reduce the water. I added 1/2 can of tomato sauce, 1/2 chopped onion, two cloves of garlic - minced, 2 chopped tomatoes, and a couple of dashes of chili powder, salt and pepper. When I browned the ribs, I also seasoned with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and chili powder. I served it over some whole wheat spaghetti noodles, and for the carb conscious I served the ribs (hardly any extra sauce) on some roasted zucchini. Very tasty!

—dulce

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Jan 07, 2004

Easy and absolutely delicious. Brown ribs extra well for flavor bonus. Definately comfort food. I find this even better as slowly warmed leftover. (You might want to reserve a little uncooked bottled sauce to thin out leftover sauce.) I like with buttery mashed potatoes and a good sprinkling, at service, of chopped flat leaf parsley.

—TX2GUY

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Nutrition

Calories
598 kcal
30%

Carbohydrates
20.5 g
7%

Cholesterol
171 mg
57%

Fat
35.3 g
54%

Fiber
3.9 g
16%

Protein
46.5 g
93%

Sodium
755 mg
30%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Italian Country Style Ribs

Serving Size: 1/6 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 6
Amount Per Serving
** Calories: 598
** Calories from Fat: 318

% Daily Value *
** Total Fat 35.3g 54 %
** Saturated Fat 11.2g 56 %
** Cholesterol 171mg 57 %
** Sodium 755mg 30 %
** Potassium 1193mg 33 %
** Total Carbohydrates 20.5g 7 %
** Dietary Fiber 3.9g 16 %
** Protein 46.5g 93 %
** Sugars 13.2g
** Vitamin A 14 %
** Vitamin C 5 %
** Calcium 10 %
** Iron 30 %
** Thiamin 168 %
** Niacin 158 %
** Vitamin B6 93 %
** Magnesium 28 %
** Folate 11 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.