Guayaba BBQ Ribs con Mashed Yucca

Ingredientes

• para the guayaba BBQ Ribs:
• 2 lbs cerdo ribs (baby back o spare ribs)
• 1 tbsp sal
• 1 tbsp pimienta negra
• 1 tbsp paprika ahumada
• 1 tsp ajo en polvo
• 1 tsp cebolla powder
• 1 tsp cumin
• 0.5 tsp chili powder
• 2 tbsp aceite de oliva
• para the guayaba BBQ Sauce:
• 1 cup guayaba 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 ajo en polvo
• 1 tsp paprika ahumada
• 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes (opcional, para calienta)
• 0.5 cup water
• para the Mashed Yucca:
• 2 lbs yucca (cassava), peeled y picado
• 2 tbsp mantequilla
• 0.5 cup warm leche o coco leche
• 2 cloves ajo, minced
• sal & pepper to taste

Instrucciones

1. 11️⃣ Prepare the Ribs – Preheat oven to 275°F (135°C). Pat the ribs dry y rub them con aceite de oliva. Mix the dry spices y coat the ribs evenly. Wrap in foil y bake para 2.5 hours until tender. 🍖✨
2. 22️⃣ Make the guayaba BBQ Sauce – In a saucepan, combine guayaba paste, ketchup, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, honey, mustard, ajo en polvo, paprika ahumada, y red pepper flakes. Simmer para 10 minutes until smooth y thick. 🍯🔥
3. 33️⃣ Glaze & Broil – Remove the ribs from the oven, brush generously con guayaba BBQ sauce, y broil para 5 minutes until caramelized. 🔥🥄
4. 44️⃣ Boil the Yucca – While the ribs are baking, boil the yucca in salted water para 20 minutes until fork-tender. Drain y remove any tough fibers. 🥔💦
5. 55️⃣ Mash the Yucca – Mash con mantequilla, warm leche, ajo, sal, y pepper until smooth. Adjust consistency con extra leche if needed. 🧈🥛
6. 66️⃣ sirve & disfruta – Plate the ribs con extra guayaba BBQ sauce on the side, y sirve con a generous scoop de mashed yucca. 🍽️🌿