Guava-Glazed Ribs
- 4 racks of baby-back pork ribs (about 1 pound each)
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 large garlic cloves, minced
- Cayenne pepper
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup guava paste (about 10 ounces)
- 1/3 cup water
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- Preheat the oven to 400.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
- Add the ribs, cover and simmer over low heat for 10 minutes.
- Using tongs, transfer the racks to 2 rimmed baking sheets, meaty side up.
- Rub with the oil and garlic and season with cayenne, salt and black pepper.
- Bake the ribs for 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, cook the guava paste and water over low heat, mashing with a fork, until melted and smooth, about 5 minutes.
- Add the soy sauce and simmer for 2 minutes, stirring.
- Remove from the heat, stir in the lime juice and season with salt and pepper.
- Raise the oven temperature to 500.
- Brush the ribs with the guava glaze, spreading it all over the top.
- Bake 2 racks at a time on the top shelf of the oven for about 10 minutes, or until the ribs are browned and cooked through.
- Cut in between the ribs and arrange them on a platter or on plates.
- Serve hot.
pork, vegetable oil, garlic, cayenne pepper, salt, guava paste, water, soy sauce, lime juice
Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/guava-glazed-ribs (may not work)