Oven-Baked Chili Lime Dry Rub Ribs (Paleo & Whole30)

These oven-baked chili lime dry rub ribs are tender, flavorful, and incredibly easy to make. Cooked low and slow in the oven, these pork ribs develop a perfectly seasoned crust from a bold chili lime dry rub — no BBQ sauce needed. They’re Paleo, Whole30-compliant, keto-friendly, gluten-free, and dairy-free, making them perfect for anyone looking for a clean, flavorful ribs recipe.

Prep Time5

Cook Time3

Total Time3 5

Servings: servings

Author: Jean Choi

Ingredients

3 lb pork spare ribs or baby back ribs
1 tbsp avocado oil or your favorite cooking oil
1½ tbsp chili powder
1½ 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.

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