Sweet and savory plantains cooked in a butter rum sauce

This mouthwatering plantain recipe combines the sweetness of ripe plantains with the rich flavors of butter and rum. The plantains are cooked in a butter rum sauce until tender and caramelized, creating a dish that is both comforting and indulgent. Serve these plantains as a side dish or dessert for a taste of the tropics right at home.

Ingredients

• 4 ripe plantains
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup dark rum
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• Pinch of salt

Directions

1. Peel the plantains and cut them into diagonal slices.
2. Heat the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
3. Add the plantains to the skillet and cook until golden brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side.
4. Sprinkle the brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt over the plantains.
5. Stir to coat the plantains in the sugar mixture.
6. Pour the rum over the plantains and stir gently to combine.
7. Reduce the heat to low and cover the skillet. Let the plantains simmer in the rum sauce for about 10 minutes, or until they are tender and caramelized.
8. Serve the plantains hot, spooning the rum sauce over the top.

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