Low Sodium BBQ Pork Ribs

Sink your teeth into these tender, flavorful Low Sodium BBQ Pork Ribs, the perfect guilt-free indulgence for barbecue lovers! This recipe combines fall-off-the-bone pork spare ribs with a smoky, tangy homemade BBQ sauce that’s bursting with flavor but light on salt—making it a heart-healthier option without sacrificing taste. A carefully blended dry rub featuring smoked paprika, garlic powder, and a touch of cayenne sets the stage for bold flavor, while a sauce made with no-salt-added chicken broth, tomato paste, and liquid smoke caramelizes beautifully under the broiler. With a slow oven bake for perfectly tender meat and a quick broil for that irresistible crispy glaze, these ribs are a showstopper for any family dinner or backyard cookout. Serve them with extra BBQ sauce for dipping, and watch them disappear!

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:180 mins

Total Time:200 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 3 pounds Pork spare ribs
• 1 tablespoon Smoked paprika
• 1 tablespoon Garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon Onion powder
• 1 teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
• 0.5 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 0.5 cup Tomato paste
• 0.25 cup Apple cider vinegar
• 0.25 cup Honey
• 1 cup No-salt-added chicken broth
• 0.5 teaspoon Liquid smoke

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).

Step 2

Remove the silver skin from the back of the pork ribs for a more tender texture.

Step 3

In a small bowl, mix the smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, ground black pepper, brown sugar, and cayenne pepper.

Step 4

Rub the spice mixture evenly over both sides of the ribs.

Step 5

Place the ribs on a large piece of foil. Drizzle with olive oil and wrap tightly.

Step 6

Lay the wrapped ribs on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 2.5 hours, or until tender.

Step 7

While the ribs are cooking, prepare the low-sodium BBQ sauce. In a saucepan, combine tomato paste, apple cider vinegar, honey, chicken broth, and liquid smoke.

Step 8

Bring the sauce to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, then reduce heat to low and let it gently simmer for about 15 minutes. Stir frequently until thickened.

Step 9

Remove the ribs from the oven and let them rest for 10 minutes.

Step 10

Open the foil and brush the ribs generously with the BBQ sauce.

Step 11

Switch the oven to broil and place the ribs back on the baking sheet without the foil. Broil for 5-7 minutes, or until the sauce caramelizes slightly.

Step 12

Remove from oven, let it rest for 5 minutes, then cut the ribs and serve with any additional BBQ sauce on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1926.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4763.0

Total Fat 348.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 120.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 1197.5mg	0%
Sodium 1267.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 111.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 10.6g	0%
Total Sugars 83.7g
Protein 288.1g	0%

Vitamin D 598.7IU	0%
Calcium 438.6mg	0%
Iron 22.4mg	0%
Potassium 4822.2mg	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: 66.3%

Protein: 24.3%

Carbs: 9.4%