Jamaican-Style Spareribs

1. 1

   Make 1/4 inch-deep slashes between ribs on both sides of spareribs slab.

2. 2

   In a food processor or blender, combine onion, garlic, jalapeno peppers, allspice, ginger, oil, nutmeg and salt.

3. 3

   Whirl until pureed.

4. 4

   Rub spice puree over surface and into slashes on both sides of spareribs slab.

5. 5

   Cover and let stand for 1 to 2 hours (or refrigerate until next day).

6. 6

   Barbecue ribs by indirect heat.

7. 7

   Distribute bay leaves over meaty sides of ribs; then place ribs, meat side up, on grill directly above drip pan.

8. 8

   Cover barbecue and adjust dampers as necessary to maintain an even heat.

9. 9

   Cook until ribs are well browned on outside and meat near bone is no longer pink; cut to test (1 to 1 1/4 hours).

10. 10

    Near end of cooking time, prepare Lime-Dressed Avocado; also cut papaya into wedges.

11. 11

    To serve, cut spareribs into 2 to 3-rib portions.

12. 12

    Arrange on a large platter with avocados and papayas.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.