Braised Country-Style Ribs with White Beans | Emeril Lagasse

Tender and full of flavor, this hearty dish is easy, delicious, and inexpensive to make. It makes for the perfect comforting dinner on any chilly night. BRAISED COUNTRY-STYLE RIBS WITH WHITE BEANS SERVES 6 TO 8 3 pounds country-style pork ribs or rib chops 1 tablespoon coarse salt 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper 1/4 cup olive oil 2 cups diced onions 1 cup diced green bell pepper 1 cup diced celery 2 tablespoons minced garlic 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 pound dried white navy beans 8 cups chicken or beef stock 1 (14 1/2-ounce) can diced tomatoes 2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage leaves Steamed white rice, for serving (optional) Cooked kale, for serving (optional) Place ribs on a rimmed baking sheet and season both sides with salt and pepper. Heat a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add olive oil and heat until hot. Working in batches, add ribs and sear until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Turn ribs and sear, about 5 minutes more. Transfer ribs to baking sheet and repeat process with the remaining