Paleo Classic BBQ Ribs
Elevate your backyard barbecue with our Paleo Classic BBQ Ribs—a mouthwatering dish that’s perfectly tender, smoky, and entirely paleo-friendly. This recipe features succulent pork baby back ribs coated in a flavorful dry rub made with smoked paprika, garlic powder, coconut sugar, and cayenne pepper for a subtle kick. Slow-baked to perfection, then finished on the grill with a sweet and tangy homemade BBQ sauce crafted from paleo-approved Worcestershire, raw honey, and liquid smoke, these ribs bring bold, robust flavors to the table without straying from your paleo lifestyle. Ideal for summer cookouts or family gatherings, pair them with grilled veggies or a fresh salad for a crowd-pleasing feast. Get ready for finger-licking goodness with every bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 racks Pork baby back ribs
- 2 tablespoons Smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon Garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Sea salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
- 2 tablespoons Coconut sugar
- 0.25 cup Apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup Tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons Raw honey
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce (paleo-friendly)
- 0.5 teaspoon Liquid smoke
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 275°F (135°C).
Remove the membrane from the back of the rib racks to ensure they're tender.
In a small bowl, mix together the smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, ground black pepper, sea salt, cayenne pepper, and coconut sugar to create the dry rub.
Rub the spice mix generously over both sides of the ribs.
Wrap each rack of ribs tightly in aluminum foil and place them on a baking sheet.
Bake in the preheated oven for about 2.5 hours or until tender.
While the ribs are baking, prepare the BBQ sauce. In a saucepan, combine the apple cider vinegar, tomato paste, raw honey, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and liquid smoke.
Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
Remove the ribs from the oven and carefully unwrap them.
Brush the BBQ sauce generously over the ribs.
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
Place the ribs on the grill and cook for about 10 minutes, basting with more BBQ sauce and turning occasionally to achieve a nice caramelized finish.
Once caramelized, remove the ribs from the grill and let them rest for a few minutes.
Slice the ribs between the bones and serve with additional BBQ sauce, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4705 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 342.2 g | 439% | |
| Saturated Fat | 123.9 g | 620% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1316 mg | 439% | |
| Sodium | 4198 mg | 183% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 133.7 g | 49% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.4 g | 66% | |
| Total Sugars | 89.7 g | ||
| Protein | 309.2 g | 618% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 492 mg | 38% | |
| Iron | 28.6 mg | 159% | |
| Potassium | 7022 mg | 149% | |
*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.
