Sticky Paleo Ribs Recipe
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5.0
105 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
4 hrs 10 mins
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Total Time
4 hrs 40 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
490 kcal
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Course
Dinner
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Cuisine
North American
Sticky Paleo Ribs Recipe
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Prepare to lick those fingers clean after digging into these crave-worthy paleo ribs! Coated with an easy-to-make spice rub, slow cooked until fall off the bone tender, and then slathered in an easy-to-make (and refined sugar-free!) chocolate BBQ sauce. Finish them off with a quick grill or broil, allowing the sauce to caramelize and create a savory-sweet, sticky exterior.
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Ingredients
- 1 rack baby back ribs (about 2 lb) also called pork back ribs
Paleo Rib Rub
- 2 tablespoons EACH: coconut sugar, chili powder, and smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder and sea salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Paleo BBQ Sauce
- ½ cup tomato sauce
- ¼ cup collagen see notes
- ¼ cup coconut sugar
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon EACH: chili powder, smoked paprika, and garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- Optional: 6 drops of liquid smoke
- 2 tablespoons chopped dark chocolate
Instructions
- Remove the thin, papery skin from the back of the ribs. Once you get it started, it should pull off in one piece. Some butchers will do this for you. If you have a small BBQ, cut the rack of ribs in half.
- Mix the rub ingredients together in a small bowl. Sprinkle the rub over the meaty side of the ribs and pat it down so that it is well covered.
- Pop the ribs into your crockpot and cook for 4 hours on high or 8 hours on low.
- Add the tomato sauce, collagen, coconut sugar, apple cider vinegar, chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, sea salt, and (if using) the liquid smoke to a small pan over medium-high heat. Whisk the ingredients together and bring it to a boil. Remove the pan from the heat, add the chocolate, and whisk it into the BBQ sauce.
To Grill the ribs
- Preheat your grill to medium-high. Take the ribs out of the crockpot and baste them generously in the chocolate BBQ sauce. Grill for 20 minutes, turning halfway through.
To Bake the Ribs
- Preheat your oven to broil. Take the ribs out of the crockpot and place them on a baking sheet. Baste them generously with the chocolate BBQ sauce then broil for 3-5 minutes on each side.
Notes
- We use Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides in this recipe. It doesn't add any flavor, but it does make the BBQ sauce feel richer and adds extra nutrients. If you're using a different brand, test it first to make sure it dissolves in hot water and doesn't gel. You can omit it, if you'd like.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1 serving = ¼ of the recipe
Calories
490kcal
(25%)
Carbohydrates
23g
(8%)
Protein
42g
(84%)
Fat
27g
(42%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
11g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
98mg
(33%)
Sodium
1279mg
(53%)
Potassium
576mg
(16%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
15g
(30%)
Vitamin A
2015IU
(40%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
64mg
(6%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 490 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 serving = ¼ of the recipe | |
| Calories | 490kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 42g | 84% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 98mg | 33% |
| Sodium | 1279mg | 53% |
| Potassium | 576mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 15g | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 2015IU | 40% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 64mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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