Paleo Classic BBQ Pork Ribs
Satisfy your barbecue cravings guilt-free with these mouthwatering Paleo Classic BBQ Pork Ribs! Perfectly seasoned with a smoky, flavorful dry rub and slathered in a homemade paleo-friendly BBQ sauce, these tender, fall-off-the-bone ribs are a clean-eating dream. Made with wholesome ingredients like coconut aminos, apple cider vinegar, and honey, this recipe skips the processed sugars and delivers a naturally sweet and tangy punch. The ribs are oven-baked low and slow for juicy perfection, with an optional grill finish for that irresistible caramelized char. Whether you're hosting a summer cookout or craving comfort food year-round, this paleo BBQ recipe is sure to become a favorite. Suitable for a gluten-free and refined sugar-free lifestyle, these 3-pound ribs serve up to 4 and pair wonderfully with roasted veggies or a crisp salad for a complete, wholesome meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 pounds pork baby back ribs
- 2 tablespoons paprika
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 2 tablespoons coconut sugar
- 1 cup coconut aminos
- 1 cup apple cider vinegar
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon mustard powder
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C) and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper.
In a small bowl, combine paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and coconut sugar.
Pat the ribs dry with paper towels. Remove the thin membrane from the back of the ribs if it hasn't been removed already.
Rub the spice mixture generously over both sides of the ribs.
Wrap the ribs tightly in foil and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake in the preheated oven for 2.5 to 3 hours, or until the ribs are tender.
While the ribs are baking, prepare the barbecue sauce. In a medium saucepan, mix coconut aminos, apple cider vinegar, tomato paste, honey, and mustard powder.
Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce the heat and let the sauce simmer for about 15 minutes, or until slightly thickened.
Once the ribs are cooked, remove them from the oven and carefully unwrap them.
Brush the ribs generously with the prepared barbecue sauce.
Optional: Preheat a grill to medium-high heat and grill the ribs for 5-10 minutes, brushing with more sauce, until caramelized and charred in spots.
Remove the ribs from the grill, let them rest for a few minutes, then slice and serve with remaining barbecue sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4639 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 330.5 g | 424% | |
| Saturated Fat | 120.4 g | 602% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1279 mg | 426% | |
| Sodium | 10161 mg | 442% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 140.2 g | 51% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.1 g | 43% | |
| Total Sugars | 115.4 g | ||
| Protein | 293.0 g | 586% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 437 mg | 34% | |
| Iron | 23.7 mg | 132% | |
| Potassium | 5028 mg | 107% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
