Spiced Baby Back Ribs with Melon Salsa

Salsa goes fast — be sure to make enough by multiplying the recipe a time or two. From "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

Procedures

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.