Pistachio Free Paleo BBQ Baby Back Ribs

Few things hit harder than a rack of ribs with a deep, smoky crust and meat that practically slides off the bone — and this recipe delivers exactly that. The dry rub layers coconut sugar, smoked paprika, cumin, and a kick of cayenne for serious depth, while a slow oven braise at 300°F does the heavy lifting to break down the collagen and make every bite melt-in-your-mouth tender. The homemade BBQ sauce — built from tomato paste, honey, apple cider vinegar, and coconut aminos — gets simmered down until thick and glossy, then caramelized right onto the ribs at high heat for those irresistible slightly charred edges. Because everything here is made from scratch, you never have to second-guess a store-bought sauce label or worry about unexpected nuts sneaking into your meal. Pulling the membrane off the back of each rack is the one technique that separates good ribs from great ones, and the instructions walk you through it clearly so nothing is left to chance. Whether you're feeding a crowd or meal-prepping for the week, these ribs are the kind of showstopper that makes people ask for the recipe before they've even finished their plate.

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