Paleo Classic BBQ Ribs

Get ready to indulge in the ultimate summer feast with these Paleo Classic BBQ Ribs, a mouthwatering dish that’s smoky, tender, and completely grain- and dairy-free. Featuring succulent pork baby back ribs coated in a flavorful dry rub made with smoked paprika, garlic powder, and a hint of cayenne, this recipe ensures every bite is packed with bold, smoky spice. The star of the show is a homemade paleo-friendly BBQ sauce crafted with tomato paste, raw honey, apple cider vinegar, and a touch of liquid smoke for a lip-smacking caramelized glaze. Baked low and slow, then finished on the grill for that signature char, these ribs are perfect for entertaining or upgrading your next backyard barbecue. Pair them with your favorite paleo sides for a hearty and wholesome meal the whole family will love!

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:180 mins

Total Time:210 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 racks Pork baby back ribs
• 2 tablespoons Smoked paprika
• 1 tablespoon Garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon Onion powder
• 1 teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Sea salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
• 2 tablespoons Coconut sugar
• 0.25 cup Apple cider vinegar
• 1 cup Tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons Raw honey
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce (paleo-friendly)
• 0.5 teaspoon Liquid smoke

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 275°F (135°C).

Step 2

Remove the membrane from the back of the rib racks to ensure they're tender.

Step 3

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

Step 4

Rub the spice mix generously over both sides of the ribs.

Step 5

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

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven for about 2.5 hours or until tender.

Step 7

While the ribs are baking, prepare the BBQ sauce. In a saucepan, combine the apple cider vinegar, tomato paste, raw honey, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and liquid smoke.

Step 8

Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.

Step 9

Remove the ribs from the oven and carefully unwrap them.

Step 10

Brush the BBQ sauce generously over the ribs.

Step 11

Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.

Step 12

Place the ribs on the grill and cook for about 10 minutes, basting with more BBQ sauce and turning occasionally to achieve a nice caramelized finish.

Step 13

Once caramelized, remove the ribs from the grill and let them rest for a few minutes.

Step 14

Slice the ribs between the bones and serve with additional BBQ sauce, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1859.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4704.8

Total Fat 342.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 123.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 1316mg	0%
Sodium 4198.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 133.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 18.4g	0%
Total Sugars 89.7g
Protein 309.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 492.2mg	0%
Iron 28.6mg	0%
Potassium 7021.6mg	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: 63.5%

Protein: 25.5%

Carbs: 11.0%