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Guava Basted Cuban BBQ Ribs

Here's how you make Guava Basted Cuban BBQ Ribs
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  • Servings: 7
  • Prep: 25m
  • Cook: 3h
    • The following recipe serves 7 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 5-6 pounds pork ribs, individually sliced
  • FOR RIB MARINADE
  • 1 1/2 cups olive oil
  • 1 head garlic
  • 1 tablespoons dried oregano
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 teaspoons cracked black pepper
  • FOR BRAISING LIQUID
  • 8 cups chicken stock (2 quarts)
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 Spanish onion (diced, large onion)
  • 1 carrot, diced
  • 1 celery stalk, diced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 4 bay leaves
  • FOR GUAVA BBQ SAUCE
  • 6 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 medium yellow onions, chopped
  • 3 red peppers (roasted, or one 12 ounce jar)
  • 2 1/2 cups guava jelly
  • 1 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1/2 cup molasses
  • 1 tablespoon molasses
  • 6 jalapeno peppers (seeded and chopped)
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon allspice
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • 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.

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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