Gluten Free Barbecued Spareribs

This is the best gluten free barbecued spareribs recipe. Promise. 🙂 And it’s paleo, whole 30 compliant, dairy free, and keto friendly with zero carbs! 

Today, I found wonderfully meaty baby back spare ribs in the meat department of my local health food store. They’re from Niman Ranch family farm and are much meatier than some ribs I’ve gotten in the past.

Being a butcher’s daughter, I appreciate quality meat. 

What is the difference between baby back ribs and St Louis style ribs?

St. Louis spare ribs are taken from the bottom of the ribs on the side of the belly of the pig. They’re bigger and meatier, but a little tougher than baby back ribs.

However, baby back ribs are cut from the top of the rib cage close to the loin of the pig. Hence, they’re smaller and a more tender cut of meat. They’re a bit pricey, but so worth it.

Ingredients you’ll need

To begin, prepare a dry rub mixture of salt, pepper, and thyme to prep you spareribs.

Since I’ve been following a low-carb way of eating, I just dig into these zero carbs ribs as they are. With the dry rub, these ribs turn out juicy and packed with flavor.

If you prefer some barbecue sauce on your ribs, before the last ten minutes of barbecuing on your outdoor grill, you’ll brush the ribs with gluten-free barbecue sauce.

No grill? No problem. You can finish them in your oven.

Is there gluten in barbecue sauce?

Not all barbecue sauces are gluten-free. Here are three of our favorites: Bone Suckin’ Sauce and Stubb’s are both not only gluten-free but also they don’t contain high fructose corn syrup.

You may prefer Jack Daniel’s BBQ Sauce Original #7.

Instructions

*Free printable recipe card is available at the end of the post.

Pro tips and recipe notes

• At least an hour before you’re ready to cook, rub your spices into your meat to infuse flavor into the spare ribs. Then cover and refrigerate.
• I think you’ll love the distinct flavor of my simple dry rub. But, you may choose to add some other favorite spices such as paprika, chili powder, black pepper, cumin, or even cayenne pepper. It’s up to you. 
• No grill? No problem. You can cook your spareribs entirely in your oven.
• If you’re new to a gluten-free diet and you want to determine if a product contains gluten, check labels for gluten-free ingredients. Avoid flour, enriched flour, cereal, malt, stabilizers (gluten can be used as a stabilizer), semolina, durum, and certainly if the label says: contains wheat you’ll want to stay away.
• If you’re not sure, you may call the telephone number on the label. I’ve done this countless times, right from the grocery store. I’ve found manufacturers most willing to give a quick answer as to whether their product is gluten-free.
• Again, if you’re new to a gluten-free diet you may enjoy reading my 8 Life Lessons from Cooking Gluten Free and 5 Essential Steps to Prevent Gluten Cross Contamination In Your Kitchen

You’re going to love these dry rubbed low-carb gluten-free barbecued spare ribs. Have a wonderful week.

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Gluten Free Barbecued Spareribs

This is the best low carb, gluten free spareribs recipe. Promise. 🙂

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword baby back ribs, best dry rub for ribs, dry rubbed ribs, easy barbecued spareribs, gluten free barbecue sauce, gluten free barbecued ribs, gluten free barbecued spareribs, keto pork ribs in the oven, low carb ribs, paleo recipe, whole 30 recipe

Prep Time 1 hour hour

Cook Time 1 hour hour 30 minutes minutes

Total Time 2 hours hours 30 minutes minutes

Servings 6

Calories 190kcal

Author Barbara Bianchi

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons of salt
• 2 teaspoons of pepper
• 1 teaspoon of thyme
• 2 sides spare ribs 2.5- 3 lbs. each
• 1/2 cup gluten free barbecue sauce (optional)

Instructions

• Skin your ribs by removing the membrane that's on the back.
• Combine salt, pepper and thyme in a small bowl. Pat the ribs dry and rub the mixture over both sides of each of the ribs. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
• Preheat oven to 350℉
• Place ribs bone side up on a rack in a roasting pan. Bake for 45 minutes.
• Turn over and bake for another 45 minutes.
• Finally, if you want barbecue sauce, this is the time to spread your gluten free barbecue sauce over the meat and finish barbecuing on your outdoor grill for the last 10 minutes. But watch the ribs and make sure they don't burn from the sugar.
• Let meat sit for 10 minutes before slicing between the bones.

Notes

Want to be known for your ribs? The best tip I can give you is to remove the membrane from the back of the ribs.
Your spices and sauce flavors will penetrate the back of the meat, as well as, the front. The meat turns out tender and juicy.

 

• At least an hour before you're ready to cook, rub your spices into your meat to infuse flavor into the spare ribs. Then cover and refrigerate.
• I think you'll love the distinct flavor of my simple dry rub. But, you may choose to add some other favorite spices such as paprika, chili powder, black pepper, cumin, or even cayenne pepper. It's up to you.
• No grill? No problem. You can cook your spareribs entirely in your oven.
• Leftovers will keep in an airtight container for 3-4 days in the fridge.

Nutrition

Serving: 3ounce | Calories: 190kcal

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