Ingredients

3 pounds country-style pork ribs1 tablespoon canola oil1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained1 cup water1 cup uncooked long grain rice1 small green pepper, thinly sliced1 garlic clove, minced1 tablespoon sugar2 teaspoons salt, divided1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning

Preparation

In a Dutch oven, brown ribs in oil over medium-high heat. Cover and cook over low heat for 1-1/4 hours, turning occasionally. Remove ribs and set aside; drain.

In the same pan, bring tomatoes and water to a boil. Stir in the rice, green pepper, garlic, sugar, 1 teaspoon salt and Italian seasoning. Place ribs over rice; sprinkle with remaining salt. Cover and cook on low for 30 minutes or until rice and meat are tender.