Sugar-Free Smoked Pork Spareribs

Indulge in the smoky, melt-in-your-mouth goodness of Sugar-Free Smoked Pork Spareribs—perfect for those craving bold barbecue flavor without the added sugars. This recipe highlights tender pork spareribs coated in a savory dry rub infused with smoked paprika, garlic, and cayenne for a perfect balance of heat and spice. Slow-cooked to perfection in a smoker using aromatic applewood chips, these ribs are basted with a tangy apple cider vinegar mop sauce to lock in moisture and enhance flavor. Ideal for your next backyard cookout or family dinner, this sugar-free, low-carb rib recipe is a must-try for BBQ lovers looking for a healthier alternative. Serve them fresh off the smoker and watch them disappear!

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:300 mins

Total Time:330 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 racks pork spareribs
• 2 tablespoons smoked paprika
• 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1 cup water
• 4 cups apple wood chips

Directions

Step 1

Begin by preparing the smoker. Soak the apple wood chips in water for at least 30 minutes while you prepare the ribs.

Step 2

Remove the membrane from the back of each rack of spareribs to allow the rub to penetrate the meat better.

Step 3

In a small bowl, mix together the smoked paprika, ground black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, cayenne pepper, ground cumin, and dried oregano to form the dry rub.

Step 4

Generously coat both sides of the spareribs with the dry rub, pressing the mixture into the meat to ensure even coating.

Step 5

In a separate bowl, combine the apple cider vinegar and water to create a mop sauce.

Step 6

Preheat your smoker to approximately 225°F (107°C). Drain the soaked wood chips and add them to the smoker.

Step 7

Place the spareribs on the smoker, bone side down. Smoke for about 5 hours, or until the ribs are tender and the internal temperature reaches 190°F (88°C).

Step 8

Every hour, lightly brush the ribs with the vinegar and water mop sauce to enhance moisture and flavor.

Step 9

Once cooked, remove the ribs from the smoker and let them rest for about 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1638.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	577.2

Total Fat 38.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 13.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 105mg	0%
Sodium 7209.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 29.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 9.5g	0%
Total Sugars 2.9g
Protein 20.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 192.4mg	0%
Iron 8.8mg	0%
Potassium 1029.7mg	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: 63.5%

Protein: 15.1%

Carbs: 21.4%