Get ready for a Caribbean barbecue feast with these mouthwatering recipes that capture the flavors of the islands:

1. Caribbean Jerk Ribs (Jamaica) - Savory

INGREDIENTS:
- 2 racks baby back ribs
- 1/4 cup jerk seasoning
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon thyme, dried

INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Mix jerk seasoning, soy sauce, brown sugar, olive oil, vinegar, garlic, and thyme to create a marinade. 2. Rub the ribs with the marinade and let them marinate for at least 4 hours or overnight. 3. Grill the ribs until tender, basting with the marinade.


2. Coconut Lime Shrimp Skewers (Caribbean-wide) - Savory

INGREDIENTS:
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 cup coconut milk
- Zest and juice of 2 limes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste

INSTRUCTIONS:
1. In a bowl, mix coconut milk, lime zest, lime juice, olive oil, honey, cumin, salt, and pepper. 2. Marinate shrimp for 30 minutes. 3. Thread onto skewers and grill until shrimp are cooked through.


3. Pineapple BBQ Chicken Wings (Puerto Rico) - Savory

INGREDIENTS:
- 2 lbs chicken wings
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste

INSTRUCTIONS:
1. In a bowl, mix pineapple juice, BBQ sauce, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. 2. Marinate chicken wings for at least 2 hours. 3. Grill until wings are crispy and glazed.


4. Grilled Rum Pineapple (Caribbean-wide) - Sweet

INGREDIENTS:
- 1 pineapple, peeled and sliced
- 1/2 cup dark rum
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon

INSTRUCTIONS:
1. In a bowl, mix rum, brown sugar, and cinnamon. 2. Brush pineapple slices with the rum mixture. 3. Grill until pineapple has caramelized grill marks.


5. Caribbean BBQ Plantains - Sweet

INGREDIENTS:
- Ripe plantains, sliced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- Pinch of salt

INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Mix olive oil, honey, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. 2. Brush plantain slices with the mixture. 3. Grill until plantains are tender and slightly caramelized.


6. Rum-Spiked Grilled Pineapple Sundae - Sweet

INGREDIENTS:
- Grilled rum pineapple slices (from recipe 4)
- Vanilla ice cream
- Caramel sauce
- Chopped nuts for topping

INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Place grilled rum pineapple slices on a scoop of vanilla ice cream. 2. Drizzle with caramel sauce. 3. Sprinkle with chopped nuts.

Fire up the barbecue and savor the taste of the Caribbean!