Keto BBQ Pork Belly

Indulge in the smoky, savory decadence of Keto BBQ Pork Belly, a low-carb masterpiece perfect for satisfying your barbecue cravings. This recipe transforms rich, tender pork belly into a flavor-packed dish with crispy, golden-brown skin and a tangy, homemade sugar-free BBQ sauce. A bold rub of smoked paprika, cumin, garlic, and chili powder infuses the meat with mouthwatering spice, while slow roasting ensures melt-in-your-mouth texture. Finished with a sticky, caramelized glaze, this keto-friendly pork belly is a show-stopping centerpiece, ideal for dinner parties or weekend indulgence. Ready in just a few simple steps, it's a guilt-free way to enjoy BBQ without the carbs.

Nutriscore Rating: 42/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:180 mins

Total Time:195 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 pounds pork belly, skin on
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 cup sugar-free ketchup
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 0.5 teaspoon liquid stevia

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).

Step 2

Pat the pork belly dry with paper towels to ensure a crispy skin. Score the skin in a crosshatch pattern with a sharp knife, being careful not to cut into the meat.

Step 3

Rub 1 teaspoon of the salt into the skin, ensuring it gets into the cuts.

Step 4

In a small bowl, mix together black pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, and chili powder.

Step 5

Rub the spice mixture evenly over the meat side of the pork belly. Allow the pork belly to rest for at least 10 minutes to let the flavors develop.

Step 6

Place the pork belly, skin side up, on a wire rack set inside a baking sheet. Roast in the preheated oven for 2 hours to render the fat and tenderize the meat.

Step 7

While the pork belly is roasting, prepare the BBQ sauce by combining sugar-free ketchup, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, liquid stevia, and olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat.

Step 8

Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for about 5 minutes, occasionally stirring, until the sauce thickens. Remove from heat and set aside.

Step 9

After 2 hours, increase the oven temperature to 425°F (220°C). Brush the pork belly generously with the prepared BBQ sauce.

Step 10

Continue roasting for an additional 30 minutes, or until the skin is bubbly and crispy, and the sauce is caramelized.

Step 11

Remove the pork belly from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing.

Step 12

Slice the pork belly into thick slices and serve with extra BBQ sauce on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1249.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5096.2

Total Fat 510.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 176.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 653.2mg	0%
Sodium 8015.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 28.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 4.1g	0%
Total Sugars 2.3g
Protein 86.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 120.8mg	0%
Iron 8.4mg	0%
Potassium 2079.8mg	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: 90.9%

Protein: 6.8%

Carbs: 2.3%