Braised Pork Ribs with Rice

Name: Braised Pork Ribs with Rice
Prep time: 90 min
Total time: 90 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Française
Ingredients: 1 kg pork ribs, cut into small pieces; 200 g finely diced bacon; 2 cups washed white rice; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 1 green bell pepper, diced; 2 ripe tomatoes, diced; Fresh parsley, chopped, to taste; Fresh chives, chopped, to taste; Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 beef bouillon cube; 1 cup water for browning the meat; 5 cups water for cooking the rice

By Marie Lefebvre · Updated October 28, 2026

A hearty one-pot meal featuring golden-seared pork ribs and crispy bacon slow-cooked with fragrant rice and fresh vegetables. Comforting and easy to make, this dish packs bold, satisfying flavors that the whole family will love.

Prep⏱️ 90 min

Servings👥 4 servings

Difficulty📊 Easy

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🛒 Ingredients

4 servings

1 kg pork ribs, cut into small pieces
200 g finely diced bacon
2 cups washed white rice
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 green bell pepper, diced
2 ripe tomatoes, diced
Fresh parsley, chopped, to taste
Fresh chives, chopped, to taste
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 beef bouillon cube
1 cup water for browning the meat
5 cups water for cooking the rice

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Directions

1
Heat oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot over high heat. Add pork ribs and bacon and sear, adding small amounts of water gradually to prevent sticking, until the ribs start to turn golden.
2
Remove the meat with a slotted spoon and set aside. Discard excess fat, then sauté the onion, garlic, and green bell pepper in the same pot over medium heat for about 5 minutes until softened.
3
Add the washed rice and stir for 2 minutes to coat it with the aromatics. Pour in 5 cups of water and bring to a boil.
4
Once boiling, add the diced tomatoes, crumbled bouillon cube, and reserved pork ribs. Stir well, reduce heat to low, cover partially, and cook until all the water is absorbed, about 18 to 20 minutes.
5
Remove from heat and scatter fresh parsley and chives on top. Cover for 2 minutes to let the herbs bloom, then serve hot directly from the pot.

💡 Chef's Tip

For extra-tender ribs, marinate them for 30 minutes before cooking with crushed garlic, salt, pepper, and a squeeze of lemon. The rice will soak up all the meat juices for an even richer result.