Whole30 Classic BBQ Ribs
Elevate your barbecue game with these tender, smoky, and flavor-packed Whole30 Classic BBQ Ribs! Made with a simple yet bold dry rub of smoked paprika, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper, these oven-baked ribs achieve mouthwatering perfection as they slowly cook to fall-off-the-bone tenderness. The homemade Whole30-compliant BBQ sauce, crafted with tomato paste, date paste, apple cider vinegar, and coconut aminos, adds a sweet and tangy glaze that’s free of refined sugars or additives. Whether you're embracing a Whole30 lifestyle or simply craving a healthier take on classic barbecue, this easy rib recipe is guaranteed to impress. Perfect for a family dinner, summer cookout, or game day feast, these ribs are soaked in flavor and bound to become a favorite centerpiece on your table!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 pounds Pork baby back ribs
- 1 tablespoon Smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon Garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 6 ounces Tomato paste
- 0.5 cup Apple cider vinegar
- 0.5 cup Date paste
- 1 tablespoon Smoked paprika (for sauce)
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder (for sauce)
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder (for sauce)
- 2 tablespoons Coconut aminos
- 1 cup Water
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
In a small bowl, mix together 1 tablespoon smoked paprika, 1 tablespoon garlic powder, 1 tablespoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon ground black pepper, 1 teaspoon salt, and 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper to create the dry rub.
Pat the ribs dry with paper towels, then rub the spice mixture evenly over the entire surface of the ribs.
Place the ribs on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil, meaty side up. Cover the ribs with another piece of foil, creating a pocket to trap steam.
Bake in the preheated oven for 2.5 to 3 hours, or until the meat is tender and pulling away from the bones.
While the ribs are cooking, prepare the BBQ sauce: In a saucepan over medium heat, combine 6 ounces tomato paste, 0.5 cup apple cider vinegar, 0.5 cup date paste, 1 tablespoon smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 2 tablespoons coconut aminos, and 1 cup water.
Stir the sauce mixture continuously until it comes to a gentle simmer. Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce thicken, stirring occasionally, for about 15-20 minutes.
Once the ribs are done baking, remove them from the oven and increase the oven temperature to 425°F (220°C).
Brush a generous amount of the BBQ sauce over the ribs, reserving some for serving.
Return the ribs to the oven and bake, uncovered, for an additional 10-15 minutes, until the sauce is bubbling and slightly caramelized.
Let the ribs rest for about 5-10 minutes before cutting into individual portions. Serve with the reserved BBQ sauce on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1219 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 82.8 g | 106% | |
| Saturated Fat | 29.0 g | 145% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 262 mg | 87% | |
| Sodium | 922 mg | 40% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 39.0 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.3 g | 23% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.0 g | ||
| Protein | 84.4 g | 169% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 114 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 5.8 mg | 32% | |
| Potassium | 1598 mg | 34% | |
*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.
