Simon, an employee delivery driver for FareShare

His story

Meet Simon

Name: Sainsbury's microsite
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 200 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: World
Ingredients: 2 x 500g rack of pork ribs; 1 onion, chopped; 2 carrots, chopped; 250g split peas; 12g bicarbonate of soda

Simon is an employee delivery driver for FareShare, who plays a vital role in redistributing good-quality surplus food. This experience has provided him with a first-hand view of the powerful impact of providing food to those who need it. Simon is often inspired by the selfless dedication of daily volunteers and believes that the charities FareShare supports provide crucial social connection and holistic support beyond simple food provision.

Ingredients

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2 x 500g rack of pork ribs 1 onion, chopped 2 carrots, chopped 250g split peas 12g bicarbonate of soda

Method

Step 1

Add the ribs, onion and carrots to a large casserole dish with 2 litres of water, then cover and chill overnight. In a separate bowl, steep the peas in water with the bicarbonate of soda, cover and leave overnight.

Step 2

Heat the oven to 200C/180 fan/gas 4. Cook the casserole dish with the ribs, veg and water for 20 mins, then lower the temperature to 150C/130 fan/gas 2 and cook for a further 2.5-3 hrs until tender.

Step 3

Meanwhile, drain and rinse the split peas. Once the ribs are cooked, remove the bones and add the split peas to the soup. You can add more liquid, if needed, or reduce it on the hob to your desired consistency.