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.