Paleo Slow Cooked BBQ Ribs
Dive into flavor-packed comfort with these Paleo Slow Cooked BBQ Ribs, a perfect blend of tender meat and rich, smoky sweetness designed for healthy eaters and barbecue lovers alike. These ribs are seasoned with a bold mix of smoked paprika, garlic powder, and other savory spices, then slow-cooked to perfection with a homemade paleo-friendly BBQ sauce made from coconut aminos, apple cider vinegar, honey, and tomato paste. The slow cooker ensures they’re succulent and fall-off-the-bone tender, while a quick broil adds a caramelized finish that’s irresistibly sticky. Perfect for entertaining or a hearty weekend dinner, these paleo-friendly ribs pair beautifully with fresh veggies or a crisp coleslaw. Whether you're embracing clean eating or simply craving flavorful BBQ, this recipe is the ultimate crowd-pleaser!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 racks baby back ribs
- 1 tablespoon sea salt
- 2 teaspoons black pepper
- 2 tablespoons smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 cup coconut aminos
- 1 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup honey
- 1 cup tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
Begin by preparing the ribs. Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs by sliding a knife under it and pulling it off. This allows the seasoning to better penetrate and makes the ribs more tender.
In a small bowl, mix together the sea salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.
Rub this spice mixture evenly over both sides of the ribs. Be sure to cover the ribs well for the best flavor.
Place the ribs in the slow cooker with the meaty side against the side of the cooker. This will allow the meat to cook more evenly.
In a medium saucepan, combine the coconut aminos, apple cider vinegar, honey, tomato paste, ground cumin, ground mustard, and cayenne pepper.
Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring frequently. Let it simmer for about 5 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
Pour 1/2 of the homemade paleo BBQ sauce over the ribs in the slow cooker, reserving the rest for serving.
Set the slow cooker to low heat and cook the ribs for 8 hours, or until the meat is tender and falls off the bone.
Once cooked, carefully remove the ribs from the slow cooker and place them on a baking sheet.
Preheat your oven broiler to high. Use the remaining BBQ sauce to baste the ribs, then broil them for 5-10 minutes, or until the sauce caramelizes and bubbles.
Remove from the oven and let the ribs rest for a few minutes before cutting them into serving portions.
Serve hot, with extra BBQ sauce on the side if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
6316 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 340.8 g | 437% | |
| Saturated Fat | 122.3 g | 612% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1309 mg | 436% | |
| Sodium | 15392 mg | 669% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 419.4 g | 153% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.5 g | 77% | |
| Total Sugars | 358.3 g | ||
| Protein | 378.2 g | 756% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 1037 mg | 80% | |
| Iron | 31.9 mg | 177% | |
| Potassium | 7855 mg | 167% | |
*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.
