Fennel-Pepper Back Ribs
Makes 4 servings.

Ingredients

• 2 - slabs pork back ribs about 3 to 4 lbs.
• 4 - Tablespoons black peppercorn
• 2 - Tablespoons fennel seed
• 2 - Tablespoons sage dried
• 1 - teaspoon salt

Directions

1. In blender container or spice grinder, blend together well the pepper, fennel, sage and salt. 
2. Rub about 4 tablespoons rub, or to taste, over all surfaces of ribs. 
3. Store any remaining rub in tightly covered jar.
4. Prepare banked fire in covered kettle-style grill. 
5. Grill ribs for about 2 hours (turning a couple of times) or until meat is very tender.