Back Bones and Rice

Recipe courtesy Paula Deen

Show: Paula's Home CookingEpisode: Here Piggy, Piggy

Rated: 4 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (29)

RECIPE
COMMENTS & REVIEWS(29)

Cook Time:
1 hr 15 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
10 to 12

Times:

Prep: 10 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 1 hr 15 min
Total:: 1 hr 25 min

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Ingredients

3 pounds pork back bones, sometimes called country-style ribs
1 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
1 teaspoon ground red pepper
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
3 bay leaves
1 tablespoon salt, or to taste
8 cups water
3 cups raw white rice
1/2 cup chopped green onion

Directions

In a stockpot, combine the backbones, onion, butter, and seasonings. Add the water, bring to a boil, cover, and cook at a low boil for 40 minutes. Add the rice to the pot and return to a boil, stirring well. Boil for 10 minutes, then reduce the heat, add green onions, cover the pot, and simmer for 10 minutes or until rice is done. Remove the bay leaves and serve.

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recipe Back Bones and Rice
Vicky Strasburg, VA 07-19-2009
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My Momma's receipe is slightly different
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Go to a butcher and get real backbone. I found one that actually keeps the backbone for me. Country ribs are a bit... different more meaty and tend to get tough when parboiled. I was raised on this dish and since my Mom has since passed away it holds alot of sentiment for me. Thanks Paula for keeping this very southern dish alive.Read more
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GWEN Richmond, VA 11-16-2008
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Easy and Good
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I just finished this and it was a big hit with my family, my toddler ate a whole bowl himself. I did use chicken broth for... half of the water, added diced tomatoes, browned the meat first and added some dry mustard and red pepper flakes. Next time I will use half the butter and add green beans or pole beans to the last few minutes of cooking. Overall great recipe with plenty of room to make it your own. Love you Paula!!Read more
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JUDITH Rochester, NY 07-01-2007
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A new comfort food!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Enjoyable at any time!
recipe Back Bones and Rice
CHERYL Orlando, FL 01-13-2007
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No Way
Rated: 1 stars out of 5

I love Paula and there is no way you can convince me she would ever advertise something so nasty. I had read the reviews and... even tried more spices and a ham hock to add flavor. The results were a gummy greasy flavorless mess of garbage disposal material. I dont like to throw out food but I would not let my reputation get ruined on this recipe. Sorry Paula. I use many of your recipes, love your show and know you would not serve this recipe to your dogs, much less your familyRead more
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Deanna Sarasota, FL 12-06-2006
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fullfilling
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This meal was VERY filling. Made it with corn muffins. Made a fairly quick meal. Family liked it.
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Kim Fair Oaks, CA 11-15-2006
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Easy, but can be improved
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

I agree with Paula-I always make recipes "my own". I saw her make this and knew right away it would be a bit too bland for... me. So I "made it my own". First, I browned the pork in a little olive oil. I removed it from the pot and added the butter, pepper, 1/2 c. sliced celery and 1 c. diced onions. (I omitted the salt as the ham broth I was using later has plenty) I lightly sauteed them until the onions looked a bit translucent. I added the meat back to the pot, then added the 8 cups of water. However, instead of plain water, I made a broth from ham base (similar to chicken base that I buy at Smart 'n' Final) and added the bay leaves. I simmered this for about 45 minutes, then removed the pork. I strained and de-fatted the broth, discarding the vegetables. I then used about 1 Tbsp of the fat from the broth to saute a new batch of fresh onions and celery, added the broth and brought it to a boil, then added the rice and simmered it about 13 minutes. I then added the pork back to the pot, and simmered it until the rice was done. Yum.Read more