Spiced Baby Back Ribs with Melon Salsa

Salsa goes fast — be sure to make enough by multiplying the recipe a time or two.
 * Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group
 * Source: The Marlboro Country Cookbook
 * Makes 4 Servings.

Ingredients

 * 2 or 3 racks baby back ribs, 3 to 5 lbs.
 * 2 tbsp paprika
 * 2 tbsp each garlic salt and cayenne pepper
 * 1 tbsp each black and white pepper
 * 4 cups chopped cantaloupe, honeydew and watermelon
 * 1 cup chopped red and/or green bell pepper
 * ½ cup chopped red onion
 * ⅓ cup lime juice
 * 1 small clove garlic, minced
 * 2 tbsp each minced jalapeno chili pepper and cilantro
 * 1 tbsp minced fresh mint

Directions

 * 1) Trim ribs if needed and cut into serving pieces if desired.
 * 2) Combine paprika, garlic salt, cayenne pepper, black and white peppers; rub on all surfaces of ribs.
 * 3) Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour before grilling.
 * 4) Light fire and let burn down to hot coals, about 30 to 40 minutes.
 * 5) Push coals to sides.
 * 6) Add 1 cup wet mesquite chips to coals if desired.
 * 7) Place ribs away from coals on grill.
 * 8) Cover grill and cook 1 to 1½ hours or until tender, turning every 15 to 20 minutes.
 * 9) Combine chopped melon, peppers and onion in a bowl.
 * 10) Mix remaining ingredients and pour over ; toss to mix.
 * 11) Serve salsa with ribs.