Name: Whole30 BBQ Ribs in the Oven
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 4 h
Total time: 4 h 10 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 large rack pork ribs; 1 tsp paprika; 0.5 tsp onion powder; 1 tbsp coconut sugar, or maple sugar; 1 pinch sea salt; 0.5 tsp ground pepper; 0.5 tsp garlic powder; 1 cup BBQ sauce

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Whole30 BBQ Ribs in the Oven

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Instructions

First, preheat oven to 275 degrees Fahrenheit.

In a small bowl, combine all seasonings and date sugar.

Remove ribs from plastic casing and place on a parchment lined baking sheet. If ribs hang over edge of sheet, cut them in half and place 2 racks side by side on baking sheet.

Pat ribs dry with a paper towel. Rub seasonings all over both sides of ribs.

Then, bake meat side up (bone side down) for 3.5 to 4 hours, until ribs are tender. Turn off oven but keep ribs in oven.

Keep ribs in oven for 1 hour with oven heat turned off.

After 1 hour, brush on BBQ sauce to both sides of ribs. Broil in oven for 5 minutes or move to grill and grill for 5 minutes to caramelize sauce.

Finally, remove from heat and serve.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Remove the Membrane First 🔪
Peel off the silver skin membrane on the back of the ribs before seasoning to allow dry rub penetration and ensure even, fall-off-the-bone tenderness throughout cooking.
Low and Slow Temperature Strategy 🌡️
Cook at 275°F for 3-4 hours rather than higher temps to break down collagen gradually, resulting in melt-in-your-mouth texture without drying out the meat.
Dry Rub Application Technique 🧂
Apply your seasoning mix generously 30 minutes before cooking and massage it into the meat with oil to create a flavorful bark while allowing the spices to bloom and bind properly.
Sauce Addition Timing 🍯
Add BBQ sauce only in the final 20-30 minutes of cooking to prevent burning and ensure the sauce caramelizes beautifully without charring or losing its sweetness.
Moisture Control with Liquid Smoking 💨
Add ¼ cup of water or Whole30-compliant broth to the baking pan to create humidity that keeps ribs moist while the dry rub develops a flavorful crust on top.