How to make Norwegian Christmas Ribbe ( Roasted Pork Ribs) Famous Norwegian Ribbe

pork belly

🥗Healthier: pork tenderloin

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Pork tenderloin is leaner, while pork shoulder is more economical.

bay leaves

🥗Healthier: dried thyme

💰Cheaper: oregano

Thyme adds flavor without the calories, and oregano is often more affordable.

gravy

🥗Healthier: mushroom sauce

💰Cheaper: store-bought gravy

Mushroom sauce offers a rich flavor with fewer calories.

cabbage

🥗Healthier: kale

💰Cheaper: collard greens

Kale is nutrient-dense, while collard greens are often less expensive.

Score the skin of the pork belly in a crosshatch pattern.

Rub salt and black pepper generously over the pork belly, ensuring it gets into the score marks.

Place the pork belly in a roasting pan, skin side up, and add bay leaves and water to the bottom.

Preheat the oven to 250°C (482°F).

Roast the pork belly for 2-3 hours until the meat is tender and the skin begins to crisp.

Increase the oven temperature to 250°C (482°F) for the last 30 minutes to achieve crispy skin.

Remove the pork belly from the oven and let it rest for 15-20 minutes before slicing.

Meanwhile, prepare the side vegetables by boiling potatoes and carrots until tender.

Sauté onions and garlic in a pan until golden, then add chopped cabbage and cook until wilted.

Prepare the gravy using the drippings from the roasting pan, adding any desired herbs.

Serve the sliced ribbe with boiled potatoes, sautéed cabbage, and gravy.

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