Guava BBQ Ribs with Yucca Fries

Ingredients

• For the Ribs:
• 2 racks of pork baby back ribs (about 3 lbs) 🐖
• 1 tbsp salt 🧂
• 1 tsp black pepper ⚫
• 1 tbsp smoked paprika 🌶️
• 1 tsp garlic powder 🧄
• 1 tsp onion powder 🧅
• For the Guava BBQ Sauce:
• 1 cup guava paste or guava jelly 🍯
• 0.5 cup ketchup 🍅
• 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar 🍎
• 1 tbsp soy sauce 🥢
• 2 tsp brown sugar 🍬
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard 🌿
• 1 garlic clove, minced 🧄
• 1 tsp chili powder (optional for a kick!) 🌶️
• For the Yucca Fries:
• 2 large yucca (cassava) roots, peeled and cut into fries 🍟
• Salt to taste 🧂
• 2 tbsp olive oil (or oil spray) 🫒

Instructions

1. 1Prep the Ribs
2. 2Remove the thin membrane from the back of the ribs 🔪.
3. 3Rub generously with salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder 👐. Let them rest for 30 min (or overnight in the fridge 🧊 for extra flavor!).
4. 4Bake Low and Slow
5. 5Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C) ♨️. Wrap ribs in foil, place on a baking sheet, and bake for 2.5 hours until tender.
6. 6Make the Guava BBQ Sauce
7. 7In a saucepan over medium heat, combine guava paste, ketchup, vinegar, soy sauce, brown sugar, mustard, garlic, and chili powder 🥄.
8. 8Stir until smooth and simmer for 10 minutes until thick and glossy ✨.
9. 9Finish the Ribs
10. 10Remove ribs from oven, discard foil, and brush generously with the guava BBQ sauce 🖌️.
11. 11Broil for 5–8 minutes or grill on high until caramelized and sticky 🔥.
12. 12Make the Yucca Fries
13. 13Boil yucca sticks in salted water for 15–20 min until just tender 🍲. Drain and let cool slightly.
14. 14Toss with olive oil, spread on a baking sheet or air fryer basket, and bake/air fry at 425°F (220°C) until golden and crispy (about 15–20 min) 🍟.