Keto Classic Barbecue Ribs

Get ready to sink your teeth into these Keto Classic Barbecue Ribs – a low-carb twist on a timeless favorite! Perfectly tender and bursting with smoky, savory flavor, these pork spare ribs are coated in a bold homemade dry rub featuring smoked paprika, garlic, and cayenne, and then slow-baked to juicy perfection. The keto-friendly barbecue sauce, sweetened naturally with erythritol and infused with tangy apple cider vinegar and a hint of liquid smoke, delivers that signature sticky-sweet finish without the carbs. With just 15 minutes of prep and a simple broiling step to caramelize the sauce, this recipe is ideal for keto dieters and barbecue lovers alike. Serve these irresistible ribs at your next cookout or cozy dinner, and watch them disappear in no time!

Nutriscore Rating: 57/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:180 mins

Total Time:195 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 pounds Pork spare ribs
• 1 tablespoon Smoked paprika
• 1 tablespoon Garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon Onion powder
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Erythritol
• 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
• 3 tablespoons Tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon Liquid smoke

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).

Step 2

In a small bowl, mix together the smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper to create a dry rub.

Step 3

Pat the pork ribs dry with paper towels. Rub the olive oil over the ribs, coating them evenly.

Step 4

Apply the dry rub mixture to the ribs, covering both sides thoroughly. Make sure to massage the spices into the meat.

Step 5

Wrap the ribs in aluminum foil, creating a packet. Ensure the foil is sealed tightly to trap in the moisture.

Step 6

Place the foil-wrapped ribs on a baking sheet, then into the preheated oven. Bake for about 2 ½ hours until the ribs are tender.

Step 7

While the ribs are baking, prepare the keto barbecue sauce. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the erythritol, apple cider vinegar, tomato paste, and liquid smoke.

Step 8

Stir the mixture continuously until the erythritol has dissolved. Let the sauce simmer for about 10 minutes to thicken, then remove from heat.

Step 9

After 2 ½ hours, remove the ribs from the oven and carefully unwrap the foil.

Step 10

Brush the barbecue sauce generously over the ribs.

Step 11

Adjust the oven to a broil setting.

Step 12

Place the ribs back in the oven, uncovered, and broil for 5-10 minutes or until the sauce caramelizes and the edges crisp up.

Step 13

Remove the ribs from the oven and let them rest for 5 minutes before cutting and serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1074.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3073.5

Total Fat 241.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 81.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 798.3mg	0%
Sodium 3161.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 51.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.9g	0%
Total Sugars 7.2g
Protein 190.6g	0%

Vitamin D 399.2IU	0%
Calcium 284.2mg	0%
Iron 14.1mg	0%
Potassium 2856.3mg	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: 69.2%

Protein: 24.3%

Carbs: 6.5%