Istanbul Ribs

Give pork ribs a fresh twist of flavor with mint and garlic. Serve with flatbread, rice pilaf, fried eggplant and fresh peaches.

Recipe Ingredients:

2 slabs pork spareribs
4 cloves garlic, crushed
Salt and pepper, to taste
1/2 cup chopped fresh mint
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
Pickled jalapeno peppers (optional)

Cooking Directions:

1. Rub spareribs all over with garlic; salt and pepper generously and spread mint evenly over all rib surfaces. Place ribs in a shallow pan; drizzle with oil and vinegar, cover and refrigerate overnight.
2. Place ribs over drip pan over indirect heat or meadium low; close grill hood and grill for 1 1/2 hours, until ribs are tender.
3. Serve with pickled peppers, if desired.

Makes 4 servings.

Nutritional Information Per Serving (1/4 of recipe): Calories 477 calories Protein 26 grams Fat 40 grams Sodium 83 milligrams Cholesterol 107 milligrams.

Recipe provided courtesy of National Pork Board.