Guava Basted Cuban BBQ Ribs
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Recipe: #24421
July 15, 2016
Categories: Dinner, Main Dish, Pork, Ribs, Cuban, Make-Ahead, Father's Day, Game/Sports Day, July 4th, Summer, Oven Roast, Stove Top, Make it from scratch, Spicy more
"Guava jelly imparts a unique sweetness and pungency to the bbq sauce that says Cuban to these ribs. The ribs are braised to bring out the meats tenderness and at the same time renders off additional fat. Note that the marinating time is not included in the prep. time. Source: Our Latin Table"
Ingredients
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Nutritional
- Serving Size: 1 (844.2 g)
- Calories 1609.7
- Total Fat - 97.8 g
- Saturated Fat - 16 g
- Cholesterol - 241.8 mg
- Sodium - 2033.8 mg
- Total Carbohydrate - 112.6 g
- Dietary Fiber - 6.1 g
- Sugars - 69.9 g
- Protein - 68.4 g
- Calcium - 228.3 mg
- Iron - 6.7 mg
- Vitamin C - 208.6 mg
- Thiamin - 1.4 mg
Step 1
Place all the MARINADE ingredients in a food processor fitted with the metal blade and puree OR can run it through a blender.
Step 2
Place the ribs in a large nonreactive container and pour the marinade over them to cover. Cover the container and allow the ribs to marinate in the refrigerator for 1 hour or more. (I prefer to place ribs and marinade in a ziplock bag and then place the bag in a bowl, too prevent any dripage. The bag method allows the marinade to thoroughly hug the ribs which helps penetrate all the goody flavor).
Step 3
Preheat oven to 300 degrees Fahrenheit.
Step 4
While the ribs are marinating, make the BRAISING LIQUID.
Step 5
Combine all the braising ingredients in a large dutch oven and set aside.
Step 6
When the ribs have finished marinating, place ribs and marinade into the Dutch oven which already contains the braising liquid, cover and place in the oven for 2 hours.
Step 7
While the ribs are braising, make the BARBECUE SAUCE.
Step 8
In a medium heavy bottomed saucepan, saute the onion and red pepper in olive oil over medium-high heat for 3-5 minutes. Stir in the remaining ingredients and simmer over low heat for 40 minutes. Stir every so often to prevent it from sticking or burning at the bottom of the pot.
Step 9
Allow the mixture to cool slightly, then puree in a food processor fitted with the metal blade OR by running it through a blender.
Step 10
Turn oven up to 350 degrees and place the ribs on a baking sheet.
Step 11
Pour the guava barbecue sauce over the ribs and bake for 15 minutes.
NOTE: If you prefer, grill for 5 minutes on each side and finish in a 350-degree oven for 10 minutes, being careful as molasses tends to burn on the grill.
Tips & Variations
No special items needed.