Bbq Melt In Your Mouth Plantains Recipes

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.

GRILLED RIPE PLANTAINS (PLáTANOS MADUROS A LA PARRILLA)

Steps:

• Prepare the butter glaze
• Place the butter and sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat and cook until the butter is melted and the sugar is dissolved in it. Add the vinegar and stir well. Remove from the heat and set aside.
• Prepare, grill, and serve the plantains
• Heat your grill to high (550°F) and close the lid. Wait at least 15 minutes before lowering the heat to medium-high (450°F) and continuing. Oil the grill grates with a vegetable oil-soaked paper towel held with a long pair of tongs.
• Slice the unpeeled plantains in half lengthwise and place them cut side down on the grill. Close the lid and cook for 15 minutes. Turn the plantains over and baste the cut sides of the plantains with the butter glaze. Close the lid and continue cooking for another 15 minutes. Brush a bit more glaze on the plantains before removing them from the grill.
• Serve the plantains in their skins while hot from the grill.