Low Fat Classic Barbecued Ribs

Enjoy all the smoky, tender goodness of classic barbecued ribs with a guilt-free twist in this "Low Fat Classic Barbecued Ribs" recipe. Perfectly seasoned with a homemade dry rub of paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder, the ribs are slow-cooked to perfection for melt-in-your-mouth tenderness. The secret to keeping this dish low in fat lies in its tangy, homemade barbecue sauce, made with apple cider vinegar, low-sodium chicken broth, and tomato paste, with just a hint of honey for natural sweetness. Baked in the oven and basted to sticky, caramelized perfection in the final stages, these ribs deliver bold flavor without the excess calories. Ideal for health-conscious barbecue lovers, this recipe effortlessly balances rich taste and wholesome ingredients. Great for family gatherings or game day, serve these succulent ribs with extra sauce on the side for a crowd-pleasing meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:180 mins

Total Time:210 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 racks Pork baby back ribs
• 2 tablespoons Paprika
• 1 tablespoon Garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon Onion powder
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup Apple cider vinegar
• 1 cup Low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 6-ounce can Tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons Honey
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon Ground mustard

Directions

Step 1

Start by preparing the ribs. Remove the membrane from the back of each rack of ribs for better flavor penetration and tenderness.

Step 2

In a small bowl, mix together the paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt.

Step 3

Rub the spice mixture generously over both sides of the ribs and let them sit at room temperature while you prepare the oven and sauce.

Step 4

Preheat your oven to 275°F (135°C).

Step 5

In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine apple cider vinegar, low-sodium chicken broth, tomato paste, honey, Worcestershire sauce, and ground mustard.

Step 6

Bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring occasionally. Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce cook until thickened, about 15 minutes.

Step 7

Place the racks of ribs on a large baking sheet lined with aluminum foil.

Step 8

Cover the ribs with another sheet of foil and seal the edges to create a packet.

Step 9

Bake the ribs in the preheated oven for 2.5 hours or until the meat is tender and can be pulled away from the bone with a fork.

Step 10

Remove ribs from the oven and carefully open the foil packet. Brush the ribs generously with the prepared barbecue sauce.

Step 11

Increase the oven temperature to 350°F (175°C) and return the ribs, uncovered, to the oven.

Step 12

Allow the ribs to bake for another 30 minutes, basting them with sauce every 10 minutes.

Step 13

Once done, remove the ribs from the oven and let them rest for about 10 minutes.

Step 14

Cut the ribs into individual portions and serve with additional barbecue sauce on the side if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2147.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4535.8

Total Fat 339.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 123.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 1316mg	0%
Sodium 3921.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 94.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.4g	0%
Total Sugars 60.3g
Protein 307.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 490.0mg	0%
Iron 26.1mg	0%
Potassium 6319.3mg	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: 65.5%

Protein: 26.4%

Carbs: 8.1%