Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1      slab          pork back ribs
                        -- about 1-1/2 to 2 pounds
   2      tablespoons   black peppercorns
   1      tablespoon    fennel seed
   1      tablespoon    dried sage
   1      teaspoon      salt

Preparation:

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