Spiced Baby Back Ribs with Melon Salsa

Spiced Baby Back Ribs With Melon Salsa


 * 2 or 3 Racks Baby Back Ribs,3 to 5 Lbs.
 * 2 T. paprika
 * 2 T. Each garlic salt And cayenne pepper
 * 1 T. Each Black And white pepper
 * 4 Cups Chopped cantaloupe, Honeydew And watermelon
 * 1 Cup Chopped Red And/Or Green bell pepper
 * 1/2 Cup Chopped red onion
 * 1/3 Cup lime juice
 * 1 Small clove garlic, Minced
 * 2 T. Each Minced Jalapeno chili pepper And cilantro
 * 1 T. Minced Fresh mint

Trim Ribs if Needed And Cut Into Serving Pieces if Desired. Combine paprika, garlic salt, cayenne pepper, Black And white peppers; Rub on All Surfaces of Ribs. Cover And Refrigerate at Least 1 Hour Before Grilling. Light Fire And Let Burn Down to Hot Coals, About 30 to 40 Minutes. Push Coals to Sides. Add 1 Cup Wet Mesquite Chips to Coals if Desired. Place Ribs Away From Coals on Grill.Cover Grill And Cook 1 to 1 1/2 Hours or Until Tender, Turning Every 15 to 20 Minutes. Combine Chopped Melons, peppers And Onion in a Bowl. Mix Remaining Ingredients And Pour Over Melons; Toss to Mix. Serve Salsa With Ribs. Makes 4 Servings. Melon Salsa Goes Fast. be Sure to Make Enough by Multiplying The Recipe a Time or Two.

Source: The Marlboro Country Cookbook

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