Bbq Melt In Your Mouth Plantains Food

15-MINUTE FRIED PLANTAINS

Steps:

• Melt 1 1/2 tablespoons Country Crock® Spread in 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat and cook half of the plantains, turning once, 4 minutes or until golden brown. Remove plantains to platter and keep warm. Repeat with remaining Spread and plantains.

BBQ MELT-IN-YOUR-MOUTH PLANTAINS

Steps:

• Peel the plantains and cut them crossways into slices 2.5cm thick.
• Lay each plantain on a large sheet of foil, keeping the slices together so they stay in their original shape.
• Smear each plaintain with the butter (or dot it over if it's hard) and sprinkle with the sugar.
• Make a gondola shape round each plantain with the foil, then pour over the orange juice and grind salt and pepper on top if using.
• Wrap the foil completely round the plantains so they're securely sealed inside. (You can prepare to this stage up to 24 hours ahead.).
• Put the foil parcels on the barbecue rack and cook for 30 minutes until the plantains are softened (to check if they're ready, open a parcel and test with the point of a knife).
• Sprikle with salt, pepper and cinnamon.

BARBECUED PLANTAINS

Steps:

• Peel the plantains and cut them crossways into slices 2.5cm thick. Lay each plantain on a large sheet of foil, keeping the slices together so they stay in their original shape.
• Smear each plaintain with the butter (or dot it over if it's hard) and sprinkle with the sugar. Make a gondola shape round each plantain with the foil, then pour over the orange juice and grind salt and pepper on top. Wrap the foil completely round the plantains so they're securely sealed inside. (You can prepare to this stage up to 24 hours ahead.)
• Put the foil parcels on the barbecue rack and cook for 30 minutes until the plantains are softened (to check if they're ready, open a parcel and test with the point of a knife).

MELT IN YOUR MOUTH BBQ RIBS

Steps:

• Mix together Rib Rub ingredients.
• Remove the white membrane from the back side of the ribs (the side with less meat). It should pull off easily. Rinse ribs under cold water and blot dry with paper towels
• Massage Rib Rub into ribs. Place ribs on a foil lined tray and cover with sliced onion and garlic.
• Cover & seal with another piece of foil.
• Bake ribs at 275 for 2 hours.
• Open the corner and make sure they are tender. If not, bake another 20 minutes and check again.
• Meanwhile, combine Rib BBQ Sauce ingredients together.
• Remove ribs and discard juices, onions & garlic. Brush ribs with olive oil and sprinkle with salt & pepper OR brush generously with BBQ sauce.
• Grill 5-10 minutes or until lightly charred.

CARAMELIZED PLANTAINS

Steps:

• Peel plantains and cut crosswise into 1/4-inch pieces. Place in an oven-safe bowl and add 1/4 cup sugar, lemon juice, and cinnamon. Stir to coat plantain slices, cover, and place in the refrigerator for 2 hours.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Place covered bowl in the oven and bake for 25 minutes.
• Grease a cookie sheet and sprinkle coconut in a thin layer, to allow for even toasting. Place cookie sheet in the oven and continue to bake plantains until coconut is lightly browned, 5 to 7 minutes more. Remove both dishes from the oven.
• Portion plantains into bowls. Sprinkle plantains with a thick layer of sugar and use a cooking torch to caramelize the sugar. Top with toasted coconut and serve warm.

MELT-IN-YOUR-MOUTH BARBECUED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken thighs, and sauté 3 minutes on each side.
• Combine fruit juices in a large bowl. Stir cornstarch and 1 tablespoon juice mixture together until smooth; set aside.
• Stir soy sauce, brown sugar, ginger, vinegar, ketchup, red pepper and garlic into remaining juice mixture; pour over chicken. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 35 minutes, turning chicken after 20 minutes. If using boneless chicken, cooking time will only take about 25 minutes.
• Uncover chicken, and stir in cornstarch mixture. Cook, stirring constantly, 5 minutes or until sauce thickens.
• Spoon warm rice onto a serving platter, top with chicken and sauce. Sprinkle with green onions.