Sugar-Free Slow Cooked BBQ Ribs
Sink your teeth into these tender and flavorful Sugar-Free Slow Cooked BBQ Ribs—perfect for a wholesome, guilt-free indulgence! This recipe swaps out traditional sugary barbecue sauce for a robust, homemade sugar-free blend made with tangy apple cider vinegar, smoky liquid smoke, and rich Worcestershire sauce. The spice-packed dry rub, featuring smoked paprika, chili powder, and cumin, infuses the ribs with bold flavor, while slow cooking ensures fall-off-the-bone tenderness. With just 20 minutes of prep and a slow cooker doing all the hard work, this low-carb, keto-friendly dish is an easy and delicious option for a family dinner or backyard gathering. Finish under the broiler for a caramelized glaze, then serve these mouthwatering ribs with extra sauce on the side for a crowd-pleasing feast!
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Ingredients
- 3 pounds Pork baby back ribs
- 2 teaspoons Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Chili powder
- 1 teaspoon Cumin
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 0.25 cup Apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 cup Sugar-free ketchup
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Liquid smoke
Directions
Step 1
Start by trimming the excess fat from the ribs and remove the thin membrane on the back of the ribs for better flavor absorption.
Step 2
In a small bowl, mix together the garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, chili powder, cumin, salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika to create the dry rub.
Step 3
Rub the spice mixture evenly over the ribs, making sure to cover both sides well.
Step 4
In a separate bowl, whisk together the apple cider vinegar, olive oil, sugar-free ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and liquid smoke to form the sugar-free BBQ sauce.
Step 5
Place the seasoned ribs into the slow cooker. Pour the prepared BBQ sauce over the ribs, ensuring they are well coated.
Step 6
Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6 hours, or until the ribs are tender and the meat begins to pull away from the bones.
Step 7
Once done, carefully remove the ribs from the slow cooker and place them on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil.
Step 8
For extra caramelization, you can place the ribs under a broiler for 5 minutes at high heat. Watch closely to prevent burning.
Step 9
Serve the ribs hot with extra sauce from the slow cooker drizzled on top if desired.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1746.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 4394.7 |
| Total Fat 355.5g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 124.3g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g | |
| Cholesterol 1279.1mg | 0% |
| Sodium 6324.0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 33.1g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 4.0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 4.1g | |
| Protein 287.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 392.3mg | 0% |
| Iron 20.3mg | 0% |
| Potassium 4759.7mg | 0% |
Source of Calories