Guava BBQ Ribs with Mashed Yucca

Ingredients

• For the Guava BBQ Ribs:
• 2 lbs pork ribs (baby back or spare ribs)
• 1 tbsp salt
• 1 tbsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp cumin
• 0.5 tsp chili powder
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• For the Guava BBQ Sauce:
• 1 cup guava paste (melted)
• 0.5 cup ketchup
• 0.25 cup apple cider vinegar
• 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
• 0.5 cup water
• For the Mashed Yucca:
• 2 lbs yucca (cassava), peeled and chopped
• 2 tbsp butter
• 0.5 cup warm milk or coconut milk
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

1. 11️⃣ Prepare the Ribs – Preheat oven to 275°F (135°C). Pat the ribs dry and rub them with olive oil. Mix the dry spices and coat the ribs evenly. Wrap in foil and bake for 2.5 hours until tender. 🍖✨
2. 22️⃣ Make the Guava BBQ Sauce – In a saucepan, combine guava paste, ketchup, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, honey, mustard, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and red pepper flakes. Simmer for 10 minutes until smooth and thick. 🍯🔥
3. 33️⃣ Glaze & Broil – Remove the ribs from the oven, brush generously with guava BBQ sauce, and broil for 5 minutes until caramelized. 🔥🥄
4. 44️⃣ Boil the Yucca – While the ribs are baking, boil the yucca in salted water for 20 minutes until fork-tender. Drain and remove any tough fibers. 🥔💦
5. 55️⃣ Mash the Yucca – Mash with butter, warm milk, garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth. Adjust consistency with extra milk if needed. 🧈🥛
6. 66️⃣ Serve & Enjoy – Plate the ribs with extra guava BBQ sauce on the side, and serve with a generous scoop of mashed yucca. 🍽️🌿