Step 1

In a large pot add pork ribs and fill it with boiling water just enough to cover the meat. Boil for 5 minutes then drain. Clean ribs and remove any scum.

Step 2

Place ribs, pork hock and onions back and fill again with boiling water just enough to cover the meat. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper, bring to a boil and simmer for 1 1/2 hours.

Step 3

Make you dough boys by combining flour, baking powder and water. Form into ball slightly larger than golf balls then set aside.

Step 4

Remove ribs from the pot then set it aside then add potatoes, sweet potatoes and pumpkin. Bring back to a boil then simmer for 5 minutes.

Step 5

Add the dough boys and continue to simmer for 10 more minutes.

Step 6

Add the ribs back and watercress, cook until watercress is tender which might take 5 more minutes.