Tuscany Slow Cooked Country Pork Ribs

• 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
• 8 whole Country Pork Ribs
• 1 whole Large Onion, Sliced
• 1 whole Bell Pepper, Any Color, Sliced
• 1 Tablespoon Black Pepper
• 1- 1/2 cup Low Sodium Vegetable Stock
• 2 whole Bay Leaves
• 2 Tablespoons Tomato Paste
• 1 cup Tomato Or Marinara Sauce
• Grated Parmesan Cheese, For Garnish (optional)

1. In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil.
2. Sear ribs in batches then place inside slow cooker.
3. Add onions and bell pepper slices to the skillet, saute a few minutes, and add them to the slow cooker.
4. Add black pepper, stock, bay leaves, tomato paste, and marinara sauce.
5. Gently stir to mix ingredients.
6. Place lid on slow cooker, set to medium heat and cook 4 hours.
7. These ribs will be extra tender, juicy and flavorful.
8. Add Parmesan cheese, if desired, when serving.
9. (Remember to remove bay leaves before serving).
10. Serving suggestions: Serve over rice, pasta, or mashed potatoes and be sure to have some crusty bread slices to soak up these juices!

olive oil, country pork, onion, bell pepper, black pepper, vegetable stock, bay leaves, tomato paste, tomato, parmesan cheese

Taken from tastykitchen.com/recipes/main-courses/tuscany-slow-cooked-country-pork-ribs/ (may not work)