Caribbean Riblets

Jun 07, 2023June 7, 20230 2
Caribbean Riblets with a flavorful glaze
in Main

Prep

20 min

Cook

2 hrs

Ready In

2 hrs 20 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon dried thyme , crushed
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
3 lbs meaty pork back ribs , cut into 1-to-2-rib portions
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 onions , chopped
2 medium fresh mango , seeded , peeled , and chopped
2/3 cup lime juice
1/2 cup honey
1/4 cup rum
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons dry mustard
1 teaspoon jamaican jerk seasoning

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
648
Sugar
38g
Fat
39g
The Caribbean Riblets are a fusion of Caribbean and American cooking, providing you with an explosion of flavors in every bite. This dish features a combination of sweet and savory flavors, with a gentle kick of spice in the glaze. The dish can be served as a main course for dinner or can be cooked as part of a barbecue outdoors. The dish can be enjoyed with a fresh green salad or with sweet potatoes on the side. The spiciness of the riblets can also be adjusted to suit your taste buds, and the glaze can be customized with your preferred sweeteners.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 350°F.
2.In a small bowl, whisk together brown sugar, thyme, allspice, black pepper, salt, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, nutmeg, and cloves.
3.Rub the spice mixture all over the ribs and place them on a rack in a baking dish.
4.Bake for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, or until the pork is tender.
5.In a medium saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Cook onions for 5 minutes or until tender. Stir in the mango, lime juice, honey, rum, soy sauce, mustard, and jerk seasoning. Bring to boiling, reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, for 5 to 10 minutes.
6.Brush the ribs with the mango mixture. Bake the ribs for 30 minutes more, brushing the mango mixture on them every 10 minutes.

PROS

The Caribbean Riblets are easy to prepare and are perfect for a weekend dinner.

The flavorful glaze with hints of honey, rum, and soy sauce is a crowd-pleaser.

These riblets are a great source of protein and can be enjoyed as part of a balanced diet.

CONS

The dish requires a longer cooking time and may not be suitable for a quick weeknight meal.

The glaze can be relatively sweet and may not suit everyone’s taste.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The Caribbean Riblets are an excellent source of protein, phosphorus, and zinc. The addition of mango to the dish provides a significant amount of vitamin C and beta-carotene.
The dish also includes thyme, allspice, and black pepper, which have been known to have anti-inflammatory properties and can help boost the immune system.

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