Brown short ribs in coconut oil, add to crock pot. I had seven ribs. Salt and pepper to taste.

This is a hand. I used three cloves from it. Slice or chop small.

Brown onion in coconut oil. Add three sliced cloves of garlic at the end. Add to crock pot.

I found the wine in the frig. Use a cup or two of wine if you have some.

Begin to fry apple slices in coconut oil. I used two red delicious. Add remaining ingredients. Boil.

Cook the mixture down 1/4th.

As the apple slices soften, mash them.

When the liquid cooks down about 1/4 th, pour into slow cooker.

Slow cook 8-9 hours. Meat should be nearly covered with liquids.

Strain liquid through cheesecloth for next crockpot or stew.

They were so good, we ate some before I remembered to take the finished picture.