Paleo Classic Barbecued Ribs

Sink your teeth into these Paleo Classic Barbecued Ribs, a mouthwatering twist on the ultimate barbecue comfort food. Perfectly seasoned with a smoky-sweet dry rub of smoked paprika, garlic, onion powder, and coconut sugar, these tender, fall-off-the-bone pork ribs bake low and slow for maximum flavor. The homemade paleo-friendly BBQ sauce—crafted with coconut aminos, tomato paste, honey, and apple cider vinegar—adds a rich, tangy glaze that’s free from processed sugars and artificial ingredients. With just 20 minutes of prep and a simple broiler step for caramelized perfection, this recipe delivers restaurant-quality ribs straight from your oven. Serve these crowd-pleasing ribs for your next weekend dinner or backyard gathering—they’ll be the hit of any paleo barbecue feast!

Nutriscore Rating: 52/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:180 mins

Total Time:200 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 3 pounds Pork ribs
• 2 tablespoons Smoked paprika
• 1 tablespoon Garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon Onion powder
• 1 tablespoon Sea salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Coconut sugar
• 1 cup Coconut aminos
• 6 ounces Tomato paste
• 0.25 cup Apple cider vinegar
• 0.25 cup Honey
• 1 tablespoon Smoked paprika
• 3 cloves Garlic, minced
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground cloves

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).

Step 2

In a small bowl, combine the smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, sea salt, black pepper, and coconut sugar to create a dry rub.

Step 3

Pat the ribs dry with paper towels. Generously rub the spice mixture all over the ribs, covering both sides.

Step 4

Wrap the ribs tightly in foil and place them on a baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 2.5 hours.

Step 5

While the ribs are baking, make the BBQ sauce. In a saucepan, combine coconut aminos, tomato paste, apple cider vinegar, honey, smoked paprika, minced garlic, and ground cloves. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally until well combined and slightly thickened, about 10 minutes.

Step 6

After 2.5 hours, remove the ribs from the oven and carefully unwrap them. Increase the oven temperature to 350°F (175°C).

Step 7

Brush a generous amount of BBQ sauce all over the ribs, then return them to the oven, uncovered, for an additional 30 minutes.

Step 8

Optional: For a caramelized finish, place the ribs under the broiler for 2-4 minutes, carefully watching to avoid burning.

Step 9

Let the ribs rest for 5 minutes before cutting into portions.

Step 10

Serve the ribs with additional BBQ sauce on the side if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1974.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4794.0

Total Fat 322.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 119.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 1279.1mg	0%
Sodium 12483.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 181.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 17.0g	0%
Total Sugars 143.6g
Protein 291.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 485.9mg	0%
Iron 27.0mg	0%
Potassium 5474.2mg	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: 60.5%

Protein: 24.3%

Carbs: 15.1%