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Flavorful Paleo BBQ Ribs Recipe with Crispy Sweet Potato Fries

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A delicious paleo-friendly recipe featuring tender, smoky BBQ pork ribs paired with crispy sweet potato fries. Perfect for a healthy, flavorful meal without grains or gluten.

Ingredients

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  • 2 racks of pork ribs (about 3–4 pounds), trimmed of excess fat
  • 2 tablespoons paprika (smoked if preferred)
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil (for rubbing)
  • ½ cup tomato paste
  • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons coconut aminos
  • 2 tablespoons raw honey or maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground mustard
  • Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 3 medium sweet potatoes (about 2 pounds), peeled and cut into fries
  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil or olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 275°F (135°C). Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs and pat dry.
  2. Mix paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Rub olive oil over ribs and coat evenly with spice mix. Let rest 10-15 minutes.
  3. Place ribs bone-side down on a wire rack inside a baking sheet. Cover tightly with foil and bake for 2.5 to 3 hours until tender.
  4. While ribs cook, whisk all BBQ sauce ingredients in a saucepan over medium heat. Simmer for 10-15 minutes until slightly thickened. Set aside.
  5. Toss sweet potato fries with avocado oil, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Spread in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet or air fryer basket.
  6. Cook fries in oven at 425°F (220°C) for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway, or air fry at 400°F (200°C) for 15-20 minutes, shaking basket every 5 minutes.
  7. Remove foil from ribs, brush generously with BBQ sauce. Increase oven temperature to 425°F (220°C) and bake uncovered for 10-15 minutes to caramelize sauce.
  8. Let ribs rest for 5 minutes before slicing between bones. Serve with crispy sweet potato fries and extra BBQ sauce.

Notes

Remove the membrane from ribs for tenderness. Use a wire rack to prevent sogginess. Flip fries halfway during cooking for even crispiness. Rest ribs before slicing to keep juices. Keep a spray bottle handy to control smoke. Store sauce separately when refrigerating leftovers to avoid soggy ribs.

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