Paleo Grilled BBQ Ribs
Smoky, juicy, and irresistibly tender, these Paleo Grilled BBQ Ribs are the ultimate summer cookout star. Perfect for those embracing a grain-free lifestyle, this recipe combines a spiced dry rub made with paprika, garlic, and a hint of cayenne, with a rich, homemade BBQ sauce featuring coconut sugar, apple cider vinegar, and coconut aminos for a natural sweetness. Slow-grilled to perfection and basted for a caramelized finish, these ribs deliver bold flavors without compromising on clean eating. Whether you're hosting a barbecue or craving finger-licking comfort food, these paleo-friendly ribs are guaranteed to impress.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 pounds Pork ribs
- 2 tablespoons Paprika
- 1 tablespoon Garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
- 2 tablespoons Coconut sugar
- 1 cup Unsweetened apple juice
- 6 ounces Tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 3 tablespoons Coconut aminos
- 1 teaspoon Ground mustard
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
Instructions
Preheat your grill to a medium heat, approximately 275°F.
In a small bowl, mix paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and coconut sugar to create the dry rub.
Pat the pork ribs dry with paper towels and then generously coat them with the dry rub. Be sure to cover all sides for maximum flavor.
Wrap the seasoned ribs in aluminum foil and place them on the preheated grill. Close the lid and allow them to cook for approximately 2 hours, or until the meat is tender and beginning to pull away from the bone.
While the ribs are cooking, prepare the BBQ sauce. In a medium saucepan, combine the apple juice, tomato paste, apple cider vinegar, coconut aminos, ground mustard, and ground cumin. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat.
Reduce the heat to low and simmer the sauce, stirring occasionally, for about 15 minutes or until it thickens. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
Remove the foil from the ribs and brush generously with the prepared BBQ sauce.
Increase the grill temperature to medium-high, about 325°F. Place the ribs directly on the grill and continue to cook for another 15-20 minutes, basting occasionally with more BBQ sauce.
Once the ribs are caramelized and a little charred, remove them from the grill and let them rest for 5 minutes before slicing into individual portions.
Serve the ribs hot with additional BBQ sauce on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4503 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 322.4 g | 413% | |
| Saturated Fat | 117.7 g | 588% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1279 mg | 426% | |
| Sodium | 4423 mg | 192% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 115.1 g | 42% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.4 g | 55% | |
| Total Sugars | 78.5 g | ||
| Protein | 290.5 g | 581% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 490 mg | 38% | |
| Iron | 26.6 mg | 148% | |
| Potassium | 5532 mg | 118% | |
*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.
