Dry-rubbed ribs with Macaroni Salad
(from Lucianolinda’s recipe box)
Source: Woman's Day mag.
Prep time: 30 minutes
Cook time: 30 minutes
Serves 4 people
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp. light brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
- 1 Tbsp. paprika
- 1/4 tsp. plus a pinch cayenne pepper
- Kosher salt and pepper
- 1 rack baby-back ribs (about 2 1/2 Lbs.)
- membrane removed
- 8 oz. gemelli or other short pasta
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tsp. white wine vinegar
- 4 scallions, thinly sliced
- 2 stalks celery, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, roughly
- chopped
- Corn on the cob, for serving
Directions
- Bring a medium pot of water to a boil and heat the grill to medium. In a small bowl, combine the sugar, garlic powder, paprika, 1/4 tsp. cayenne and 1/2 tsp. salt.
- Rub the spice mixture on the ribs. Place the rack on the grill bone-side down and grill, covered, for 20 minutes. Turn and grill, covered, until cooked through, 5 to 10 minutes more. Transfer to a cutting board and cut into pieces.
- Meanwhile, add the pasta to the water and cook according to package directions. Drain and run under water to cool.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, vinegar, pinch cayenne and 1/4 tsp. each salt and pepper. Add the pasta and toss to coat. Fold in the scallions, celery and parsley. Serve with the ribs and corn on the cob, if desired.