Slow-cooked Ribs with Baby Potatoes

1 Preheat the oven to 325 F
8 Season the ribs with salt & pepper. Set aside 
2 Heat a large oven-safe pan or skillet on medium heat with 1/4 cup olive oil.
3 Add the sliced onion and saute for 10-12 minutes, tossing every couple of minutes
4 Add the meat onto the onions and sear on medium/high for 2-3 minutes per side.
5 Add all of the seasonings and the potatoes. Give everything a gentle mix then top with a light drizzle of olive oil.
6 Pour the water into the pan then drizzle the date syrup on top.
7 Cover the pan and place it into the oven for about 3-3 1/2 hours, until the meat is fork tender. After an hour and a half, check on the meat and pour some of the sauce onto the meat, then place back into the oven.