BEST Pork Ribs with Cabbage & Potatoes (So Tender!)

One-pot comfort—country-style ribs simmered until tender with petite potatoes and sweet cabbage.

Prep: ~15 min Cook: 45–60 min Total: ~1 hr 10 min Yield: 4–6 servings
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Tender pork ribs with cabbage and petite potatoes in a flavorful broth

Ingredients

  • ~1 lb country-style pork ribs (or pork spare ribs)
  • 1 medium head cabbage, quartered
  • 1 small bag petite potatoes
  • Seasonings: meat tenderizer, bay leaf, black pepper, Mrs. Dash (all-purpose), garlic powder, paprika, and salt
Tags: #porkribs #cabbageandpotatoes #onepotmeals #comfortfood #besuretocook

Instructions

  1. Season ribs: Sprinkle ribs generously with meat tenderizer, black pepper, Mrs. Dash, garlic powder, paprika, and a little salt. Add a bay leaf.
  2. Start the pot: Place ribs in a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a gentle medium simmer.
  3. Add potatoes: Add petite potatoes on top; stir and cover. Cook 30–45 minutes until potatoes are fork-tender.
  4. Add cabbage: Nestle cabbage wedges into the pot, cover, and cook another 10–15 minutes until soft and flavorful.
  5. Serve: Ladle ribs, potatoes, and cabbage with broth into bowls. Great with warm buttery cornbread!
  6. Pro Tip: For extra-tender ribs, let them simmer longer before adding the potatoes.

Watch the Video

Timestamps: 0:00 Intro • 0:19 Season Ribs • 0:40 Add Water & Cook • 1:35 Chop Cabbage • 2:20 Add Potatoes • 2:46 Add Cabbage • 3:20 Simmer • 3:50 Plate • 4:30 Sides • 5:10 Taste Test

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