Honey & Apple Country Ribs

A yummy dinner for a couple.  Takes a few minutes to prep then enjoy a glass of adult beverage or a stroll while it roasts away.  

from Grassfed Gourmet by Shannon Hayes

Serves 2 but often is doubled or more here at the farm.  

1 package small Creekside Meadows Country Ribs, or double recipe for larger package.

1 tablespoon salt

1 teaspoon ground black pepper

3 teaspoons rubbed sage

1 tablespoon butter, lard or tallow

1/3 cup apple cider (or juice)

1 tart apple.  cored and cut into thick slices- skin on

1 small onion peeled and sliced into rings

1/4 cup raisins (or not)

2 tablespoons honey

combine salt, pepper and sage, rub into the meat.  Add butter (lard or tallow) to a hot oven proof skillet, sear ribs on boths sides about 2 minutes each side.   Remove from heat and add in the cider, apple, onions and raisins (or not) and drizzle honey over it all.    Roast at 350F for 1 1/2 hours or until fork tender.