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 COUNTRYSTYLE RIBS WITH WHITE BEANS SERVES 6 TO 8 3 pounds countrystyle 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 allpurpose flour 1, 2 pound dried white navy beans 8 cups chicken or beef stock 1 (14 1, 2ounce) 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