Ukrainian Borscht

Ingredients

• 1 lb pork ribs or beef shank
• 10 cups water
• 4 beets, peeled and julienned
• 2 carrots, grated
• 1 onion, diced
• 3 potatoes, cubed
• 1/4 head cabbage, shredded
• 1 can (15 oz) white beans, drained
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 2 tbsp vinegar
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• Salt and black pepper
• Sour cream and pampushky (garlic bread rolls), for serving

Instructions

1. 1Simmer the pork ribs in water for 60 minutes, skimming foam, until tender; remove the meat, shred, and reserve the broth.
2. 2Sauté onion and carrots, then add beets and cook 5 minutes; stir in tomato paste and vinegar.
3. 3Add potatoes to the simmering broth and cook 10 minutes, then add the beet mixture, cabbage, and white beans.
4. 4Simmer 20-25 minutes until all vegetables are tender.
5. 5Stir in garlic and the shredded pork, and season with salt and pepper.
6. 6Simmer 5 more minutes, then serve hot with sour cream and garlic bread rolls.

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