Costolette con verdure e patate dal Dutch Oven

preparation

1. Place the ribs directly into the pot (cut in half if necessary).

2. Slice onions, cut bell peppers into pieces, and halve or quarter the potatoes.

3. Rub ribs with seasoning and optionally enhance with liquid smoke.

4. Place bacon on the bottom, then layer onions and bell peppers on top.

5. Place ribs on top of the vegetables and distribute potatoes around or on top.

6. Add a splash of beer along the edge – it should braise, not boil.

7. Brush ribs with BBQ sauce (or add more at the end).

8. Braise for about 2 hours (up to 2.5 hours depending on thickness).

9. Guideline: 8–10 charcoal briquettes on top, 4–6 on the bottom.

10. Check occasionally and add liquid or sauce if needed.

11. Top with remaining bacon, remove the lid, and reduce uncovered for 10–15 minutes until the sauce becomes sticky.