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Chili Lime Pork Ribs (Whole30, Keto)

Deliciously addicting Whole30 and paleo pork ribs, baked covered in chili lime dry rub. It's so tender and crispy, you won't be able to stop eating it!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time3 hours
Total Time3 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Jean Choi

Ingredients

  • 3 lb pork spare ribs or baby back ribs
  • 1 tbsp avocado oil or your favorite cooking oil
  • tbsp chili powder
  • tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder omit for low FODMAP
  • 2 tsp sea salt
  • 1/3 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne
  • Zest of 2 limes

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees F. Rub avocado oil all over the spare ribs.
    3 lb pork spare ribs, 1 tbsp avocado oil
  • Mix the rest of the ingredients in a small bowl.
    1½ tbsp chili powder, 1½ tsp paprika, 1 tsp garlic powder, 2 tsp sea salt, 1/3 tsp ground black pepper, 1/4 tsp cayenne, Zest of 2 limes
  • Sprinkle and press in the mixed rub all over the spare ribs so they are evenly coated.
  • Place a roasting rack over a baking pan. Lay the spare ribs on the roasting rack and bake for 2.5-3 hours until they are juicy in the inside, and crispy on the outside.
  • Cut spare ribs into sections before serving. You can drizzle with some lime juice before serving, if you want.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 704kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 60g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Monounsaturated Fat: 23g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 191mg | Sodium: 1406mg | Potassium: 662mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 1312IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 51mg | Iron: 3mg