Low Sodium Smoky BBQ Spare Ribs

Indulge in the irresistible flavor of Low Sodium Smoky BBQ Spare Ribs, a healthier twist on a barbecue classic! These tender, fall-off-the-bone pork spare ribs are rubbed with a smoky, spice-packed dry rub featuring smoked paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder, then slow-cooked to perfection. The homemade low-sodium barbecue sauce, made with tomato paste, molasses, and a touch of liquid smoke, strikes the perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and smoky without the extra salt. Perfectly caramelized in the oven, these ribs deliver big BBQ flavor with less sodium, making them ideal for heart-healthy diets or anyone looking to enjoy guilt-free comfort food. Serve them with extra sauce, your favorite sides, and watch them disappear at your next gathering! Keywords: low sodium ribs, smoky BBQ ribs, healthy BBQ recipe, homemade barbecue sauce, heart-healthy ribs.

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:180 mins

Total Time:200 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 3 pounds Pork spare ribs
• 2 tablespoons Smoked paprika
• 1 tablespoon Garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon Onion powder
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 cup Apple cider vinegar
• 1 cup Tomato paste (no salt added)
• 0.25 cup Molasses
• 0.25 cup Brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons Liquid smoke
• 0.5 cup Water
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Chili powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground coriander

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 275°F (135°C).

Step 2

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

Step 3

Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs. Rub the dry spice mixture generously over both sides of the ribs.

Step 4

Wrap the ribs tightly with aluminum foil and place them on a baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 2 to 2.5 hours until tender.

Step 5

While the ribs are baking, prepare the BBQ sauce. In a medium saucepan, combine apple cider vinegar, tomato paste, molasses, brown sugar, liquid smoke, water, cumin, chili powder, and ground coriander.

Step 6

Bring the sauce to a simmer over medium heat. Reduce the heat to low and let it cook for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Adjust sweetness or smokiness as desired by adding a bit more brown sugar or liquid smoke.

Step 7

Once the ribs are tender, remove them from the oven and increase the oven temperature to 450°F (230°C).

Step 8

Unwrap the ribs and brush a generous amount of BBQ sauce over the top of the ribs.

Step 9

Place the ribs back in the oven, uncovered, and let them bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the sauce becomes sticky and caramelized.

Step 10

Remove from the oven, allow the ribs to rest for a few minutes, then slice and serve with remaining BBQ sauce on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2119.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4798.3

Total Fat 322.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 116.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 1197.5mg	0%
Sodium 1332.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 172.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 19.6g	0%
Total Sugars 131.8g
Protein 293.2g	0%

Vitamin D 598.7IU	0%
Calcium 729.2mg	0%
Iron 32.3mg	0%
Potassium 6993.8mg	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: 60.9%

Protein: 24.6%

Carbs: 14.5%