Heart-Healthy Classic Barbecued Ribs

Transform your backyard barbecue into a guilt-free indulgence with these **Heart-Healthy Classic Barbecued Ribs**—a lighter twist on a traditional favorite. Featuring tender, fall-off-the-bone lean pork ribs, this recipe swaps high-sodium commercial sauces for a flavorful homemade barbecue glaze made with no-salt-added tomato sauce, a touch of honey, and a smoky hint of liquid smoke. The ribs are first slow-baked in a mixture of apple cider vinegar and low-sodium chicken broth, locking in moisture and creating irresistible tenderness before being caramelized to perfection on the grill. Packed with bold spices like paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder, these health-conscious ribs deliver all the smoky-sweet satisfaction you crave without compromising on flavor. Serve them up for your next family gathering or cookout, and watch them disappear in no time! Perfect for those looking to enjoy a hearty barbecue meal while maintaining a heart-healthy lifestyle.

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:150 mins

Total Time:170 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 3 pounds Lean pork ribs
• 0.5 cup Apple cider vinegar
• 1 cup Low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon Paprika
• 1 tablespoon Garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon Onion powder
• 1 teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon Dark brown sugar
• 1 cup Tomato sauce (no salt added)
• 2 tablespoons Honey
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 0.5 teaspoon Liquid smoke flavoring
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).

Step 2

Start by preparing the rub: In a small bowl, mix the paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, ground black pepper, and dark brown sugar.

Step 3

Remove any membrane on the back of the ribs. Rub both sides of the ribs with olive oil, then coat with the prepared spice rub.

Step 4

Place the ribs in a large baking dish. Pour the apple cider vinegar and chicken broth into the dish around the ribs. Cover with foil tightly, ensuring it is sealed well.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven for about 2 hours or until the ribs are tender.

Step 6

While the ribs are baking, make the barbecue sauce: In a small saucepan, combine the tomato sauce, honey, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and liquid smoke. Stir well and heat over medium-low heat for about 15 minutes until slightly thickened. Set aside.

Step 7

After baking, preheat your grill to medium heat. Remove the ribs from the oven and let them rest for 10 minutes, still covered.

Step 8

Transfer the ribs to the preheated grill. Brush generously with the homemade barbecue sauce.

Step 9

Grill the ribs for about 10 minutes, turning and basting occasionally with more sauce, until they are caramelized and slightly charred.

Step 10

Remove from the grill, let them rest for a few minutes, then cut and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2087.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4526.6

Total Fat 308.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 108.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 1279.1mg	0%
Sodium 1795.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 84.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.7g	0%
Total Sugars 61.4g
Protein 358.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 440.3mg	0%
Iron 20.5mg	0%
Potassium 5145.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 61.1%

Protein: 31.5%

Carbs: 7.4%