1857 - The Great Western Cookbook

To Roast a Spare Rib

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Rub your ribs with salt, pepper, and sage,
set the bone side next the fire, bake very slowly,
put a lump of butter and some water in a dripping pan,
dredge on a little flour, and baste it frequently;
when it is pretty well done on that side, turn it around,
and so continue until it is done;
it will take two hours, at least, to roast thoroughly,
and is very fine when well done.