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Tender Gluten-Free Dairy-Free BBQ Ribs Recipe Dad Will Love Every Time

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A tender, flavorful BBQ ribs recipe that is both gluten-free and dairy-free, perfect for family gatherings and those with dietary restrictions. Slow-cooked low and slow for melt-in-your-mouth tenderness with a smoky, tangy, and subtly sweet sauce.

Ingredients

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  • 3–4 pounds baby back ribs or spare ribs, trimmed of excess fat
  • 2 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp onion powder
  • 1 tbsp ground black pepper
  • 1 tbsp sea salt
  • 1 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 1 tbsp coconut sugar or brown sugar
  • 1 cup tomato sauce (no sugar added)
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup or honey
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard (gluten-free)
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika (for sauce)
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder (for sauce)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 275°F (135°C). Remove the thin membrane from the back of the ribs using a paper towel to grip and pull it off.
  2. Rub the ribs all over with 2 tablespoons of olive oil to help seasoning stick and lock in moisture.
  3. In a small bowl, combine smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, sea salt, cayenne pepper, and coconut sugar. Sprinkle evenly over both sides of the ribs and rub in gently.
  4. Place ribs on a wire rack over a foil-lined baking sheet or roasting pan. Cover tightly with foil to trap steam and keep ribs moist.
  5. Bake ribs in the oven for 2.5 to 3 hours until tender and meat pulls away easily from the bones. Check at 2 hours 30 minutes to avoid overcooking.
  6. While ribs cook, whisk together tomato sauce, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and lemon juice in a saucepan over low heat. Simmer gently for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  7. Remove ribs from oven, discard foil, and brush BBQ sauce generously on both sides.
  8. Increase oven temperature to 400°F (200°C) and return ribs uncovered for 10-15 minutes to caramelize the sauce and create a sticky finish.
  9. Let ribs rest for 5 minutes before cutting between bones. Serve with extra sauce on the side.

Notes

Remove the membrane from ribs for tenderness. Keep ribs covered while baking low and slow to prevent drying out. Brush BBQ sauce only in the last 15 minutes to avoid burning. Use wire rack for even cooking and fat drainage. For extra smoky flavor, add liquid smoke to sauce. Slow cooker option: cook ribs on low for 6-7 hours, then finish under broiler with sauce.

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