Paleo BBQ Baby Back Ribs

Satisfy your barbecue cravings with these tender, fall-off-the-bone Paleo BBQ Baby Back Ribs, a perfect blend of smoky, tangy, and sweet flavors without any refined sugars or gluten. Coated in a fragrant dry rub made with smoked paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder, these ribs are slow-baked to perfection before being slathered in a homemade paleo-friendly BBQ sauce crafted with coconut aminos, apple cider vinegar, honey, and tomato paste. The rich, sticky sauce caramelizes beautifully in the final bake, creating an irresistible glaze that pairs perfectly with the tender meat. Whether you're hosting a backyard barbecue or craving a hearty paleo dinner, these ribs are sure to impress while staying true to clean-eating principles. Great for meal prepping or serving a hungry crowd, this recipe will make paleo ribs your new go-to dish for special occasions!

Nutriscore Rating: 57/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:180 mins

Total Time:200 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 racks baby back ribs
• 2 tablespoons smoked paprika
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup coconut aminos
• 1 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1 cup honey
• 6 ounces tomato paste
• 4 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon ground mustard
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (for sauce)
• 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).

Step 2

Prepare the ribs by removing the membrane from the back of each rack. To do this, use a sharp knife to lift the edge of the membrane and use a paper towel to grab and pull it off.

Step 3

In a small bowl, mix together the smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, sea salt, and black pepper.

Step 4

Rub the spice mixture evenly over both sides of the ribs.

Step 5

Wrap each rack tightly in aluminum foil and place them on a baking sheet.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven for 2.5 hours, or until the ribs are tender.

Step 7

While the ribs are cooking, prepare the BBQ sauce. In a medium saucepan, combine the coconut aminos, apple cider vinegar, honey, tomato paste, minced garlic, ground mustard, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper.

Step 8

Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring frequently.

Step 9

Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for about 15-20 minutes until it thickens. Stir occasionally.

Step 10

After 2.5 hours, remove the ribs from the oven and carefully unwrap them.

Step 11

Increase the oven temperature to 400°F (200°C).

Step 12

Brush the ribs generously with the BBQ sauce and place them back in the oven, uncovered, for an additional 20-30 minutes.

Step 13

Remove from the oven once the sauce is sticky and caramelized.

Step 14

Let the ribs rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2736.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	6242.5

Total Fat 339.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 122.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 1308.6mg	0%
Sodium 10683.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 403.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 17.2g	0%
Total Sugars 346.8g
Protein 374.3g	0%

Vitamin D 18.7IU	0%
Calcium 991.9mg	0%
Iron 27.1mg	0%
Potassium 6880.8mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 49.6%

Protein: 24.3%

Carbs: 26.2%