Musa acuminata 'Dwarf Cavendish'

I cut off half the leaves to use for BBQ ribs. The ribs are smoked for 2 hours then wrapped in banana leaves and cooked another hour. The leaves give it a nice flavor and work like wrapping in foil or parchment.

That’s an interesting idea 😋

@jacaranda My family is from Puerto Rico and cooking with banana leaves is common there. They give food a really nice flavor and hold in moisture. The wax on the leaves also makes them naturally nonstick!

The leaves are starting to get really big

My banana tree is also doing really well considering how dark the winters are near the arctic circle. #banana

Planted in a self watering pot in cactus/citrus soil mix. Kept constantly moist.