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Tender Keto BBQ Ribs Recipe with Easy Sugar-Free Sauce for Low-Carb Comfort

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This keto-friendly BBQ ribs recipe features tender, slow-cooked pork ribs with a rich, sugar-free sauce that satisfies BBQ cravings without the carbs. Perfect for low-carb diets, it combines smoky, tangy, and sweet flavors in a simple, easy-to-make dish.

Ingredients

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  • 2–3 pounds baby back ribs or St. Louis style ribs
  • 2 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp onion powder
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 cup sugar-free ketchup
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tbsp erythritol or monk fruit sweetener
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika (for sauce)
  • 1/2 tsp liquid smoke (optional)
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder (for sauce)
  • Salt and pepper to taste (for sauce)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
  • Fresh herbs like parsley or chives for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Remove the silver skin membrane from the back of the ribs by sliding a knife under it and peeling it off (about 5 minutes).
  2. In a medium bowl, combine smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, cumin, black pepper, and salt to make the dry rub (2 minutes).
  3. Rub olive oil all over the ribs, then generously coat both sides with the dry rub mix, ensuring full coverage (5 minutes).
  4. Wrap the ribs tightly in aluminum foil, sealing the edges, and let rest in the fridge for at least 30 minutes or up to overnight for deeper flavor.
  5. Preheat the oven to 275°F (135°C).
  6. Place the foil-wrapped ribs on a baking sheet and bake for 2.5 to 3 hours until the meat shrinks back from the bones and is tender.
  7. While ribs bake, whisk together sugar-free ketchup, apple cider vinegar, erythritol, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, liquid smoke, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Adjust sweetness or acidity as needed (10 minutes).
  8. Remove ribs from the oven and carefully unwrap the foil. Brush ribs generously with the BBQ sauce.
  9. Switch oven to broil and place ribs under the broiler for 3-5 minutes until the sauce caramelizes slightly, watching carefully to avoid burning.
  10. Let ribs rest for 5 minutes before slicing between the bones. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired and serve warm with extra sauce on the side.

Notes

Removing the membrane is essential for tender ribs. Low and slow cooking at 275°F ensures juicy, fall-off-the-bone ribs. Wrapping ribs tightly in foil traps steam and moisture. Use erythritol or monk fruit sweeteners for best caramelization without aftertaste. Watch the broiler closely to prevent burning. Ribs can be rested overnight in the fridge for deeper flavor. Leftovers store well in the fridge for up to 4 days and freeze for up to 3 months.

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