Low Fat Smoked Pork Ribs

Savor the smoky, mouthwatering flavors of indulgence—without the guilt—with these Low Fat Smoked Pork Ribs. Perfectly seasoned with a bold dry rub of paprika, garlic, cumin, and cayenne pepper, these tender ribs are slow-smoked to perfection using hickory or apple wood chips for a deep, aromatic flavor. A tangy glaze of apple cider vinegar, honey, and apple juice keeps them moist and adds a hint of sweetness to every bite. By removing excess fat and wrapping the ribs during the final stage of cooking, this recipe delivers rich, melt-in-your-mouth texture with minimal grease. Ideal for backyard barbecues or weekend feasts, these ribs prove that low-fat options can still be irresistibly delicious. Pair with a crisp coleslaw or roasted vegetables for a satisfying, balanced meal!

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:300 mins

Total Time:320 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 racks Pork ribs
• 2 tablespoons Paprika
• 1 tablespoon Garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon Onion powder
• 1 tablespoon Ground black pepper
• 2 teaspoons Salt
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
• 0.25 cup Apple cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Honey
• 1 cup Apple juice
• 2 cups Wood chips (hickory or apple)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your smoker to 225°F (107°C). Soak the wood chips in water for at least 30 minutes.

Step 2

Remove the membrane from the back of the pork ribs. This can be done by sliding a knife under the membrane and pulling it off with a paper towel for grip.

Step 3

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

Step 4

Rub the spice mixture evenly all over both racks of ribs. Allow the ribs to sit at room temperature for 15 minutes to absorb the rub.

Step 5

In a small saucepan, combine the apple cider vinegar, honey, and apple juice. Heat over low heat until just combined, then set aside.

Step 6

Drain the wood chips and add them to the smoker. Place the ribs on the smoker rack, meat side up.

Step 7

Smoke the ribs for about 3 hours, spraying them with the apple cider vinegar and honey mixture every hour to keep them moist.

Step 8

After 3 hours, remove the ribs from the smoker and wrap them tightly in aluminum foil, adding a little more of the apple cider vinegar mixture inside the foil for steaming.

Step 9

Return the wrapped ribs to the smoker and continue to cook for another 2 hours.

Step 10

Remove the ribs from the smoker and let them rest for at least 10 minutes before unwrapping.

Step 11

Unwrap the ribs and slice between the bones to serve.

Step 12

Optional: For an added layer of flavor and crispness, you can grill the ribs uncovered for 5-10 minutes on a hot grill before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2893.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	6253.9

Total Fat 470.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 174.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 1880mg	0%
Sodium 6428.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 89.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 9.0g	0%
Total Sugars 64.6g
Protein 413.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 573.2mg	0%
Iron 29.4mg	0%
Potassium 5075.2mg	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: 67.8%

Protein: 26.5%

Carbs: 5.7%