Make this recipe a recipe that people in that category can eat. categories: ['low_sodium'], recipe: place short ribs in large pot. add water to cover. place on stove and bring to boil. when ribs boil, reduce heat to simmer and cover. let simmer 1 hour or so. remove ribs from pot and let cool while you chop the veggies. at this point you may wish to let the broth cool and then skim the fat, depending on how much there is. cut veggies up, adding to pot as you go. return pot to boil, then reduce to simmer. remove meat from bones of ribs. trim fat and discard. cut meat into small pieces, add to pot along with veggies. simmer, covered, approximately 1 more hour. season to taste with salt/pepper and serve.

Target recipe: in a soup kettle, combine ribs, water, tomatoes, onion, salt if desired and pepper; bring to a boil over medium heat. reduce heat: cover and simmer for 1-1/2 to 2 hours or until meat is tender. remove ribs; cool. skim fat. remove meat from bones and cut into bite-size pieces; return to broth. add carrots, celery and cabbage; bring to a boil. reduce heat; cover and simmer 15 minutes. add barley; return to a boil. reduce heat; cover and cook 10-15 minutes or until barley and vegetables are tender. add parsley.