This BBQ keto ribs recipe is perfect for keto and low carb diets. Delicious, glazed with keto BBQ sauce, these fall-off-the-bone oven-baked pork ribs will become a centerpiece of your dinner table.
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Sugar-free BBQ sauce
You won't believe it, but this low carb keto barbecue sauce is super easy to make - and we don't need brown sugar! Here's what ingredients we do need:
Ketchup - Make sure that you use unsweetened ketchup.
Tomato paste - To make the tomato flavor even richer, we're going to add some tomato paste.
Tamari soy sauce - You can use tamari soy sauce or any gluten-free soy sauce of your choice.
Chipotle paste - This will add a pinch of spiciness and a smoky flavor to our keto BBQ sauce.
Coconut aminos - Why use sugar if we have coconut aminos? Coconut aminos will provide sweetness without extra carbs. You can substitute them with ½ teaspoon of keto sweetener of your choice or a few drops of stevia.
Garlic - Use one clove of fresh garlic (we're going to sieve it out from the sauce and throw it away after cooking) to achieve a very smooth and glossy texture.
Water - Add some water so our ingredients come together nicely.
How to make sugar-free BBQ sauce
To make the keto BBQ sauce, combine all ingredients in a small saucepan and bring the mixture to a light simmer. Taste and add some salt and chipotle pepper (if you want it to be spicier), if needed. Cook it for up to one minute, stirring continuously. Then, remove the saucepan from the heat and sieve the sauce into a small bowl, removing the garlic and leaving our glaze smooth and glossy.
How to remove the membrane from pork ribs
First, we need to remove the membrane from the underside of our pork spare ribs (or you can use baby back ribs). If you buy ribs without the membrane, you can skip this step and start seasoning. If not, use a small knife to slide under the membrane and lift it. Then, using a paper towel (to get a better grip), grab the loosened piece of membrane and pull it off. Don't hurry and try to remove it in one piece. Otherwise, repeat all steps until there's no membrane left.
How to make keto oven-baked ribs
1. Rub the ribs with salt and freshly ground pepper on both sides (or use any sugar-free dry rub for ribs of your choice). Leave them marinating for up to 30 minutes at room temperature.
2. When done, place our ribs (meat side up) onto a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil and cover it with an additional piece of foil.
3. Cook our keto pork ribs in an oven preheated to 150C (320F) for about 1h 30min - 2 hours or until the meat is tender. Then, remove them from the oven and raise the temperature to 180C (355F).
4. Apply the first layer of BBQ sauce on the top of the spare ribs and bake for 10 minutes. After, remove from the oven and apply the second layer of our smoky barbecue sauce; bake for 5-10 minutes.
5. Let the oven-baked ribs sit on the counter for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Carbs in oven-baked ribs
This dish is perfect for those who follow a keto diet as the glaze for the ribs is made with keto-friendly ingredients. This recipe will feed 4 people (2-3 ribs per person) with only around 3g carbs per serving.
Serving ideas
Fresh or grilled vegetables will always be my number one choice as a side dish for pork recipes, but if you want something a little bit more interesting, try these EASY SAUTEED MUSHROOMS WITH GARLIC. Also, this ARUGULA BEET SALAD WITH FETA AND WALNUTS, with its great mix of flavors, will go well with our BBQ keto ribs. However, if you want a more neutral side dish to make your keto spare ribs shine, go for my CREAMY KETO CAULIFLOWER MASH recipe.
FAQ
Store completely cooled-down pork ribs in an air-tight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.
Yes, they are. That's why they are so delicious and flavourful. Two large ribs (100g) will have around 28g fat.
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Recipe
BBQ keto ribs
Equipment
- Baking sheet
- Aluminum foil
Ingredients
- 2.5 lb (1.3kg) spare ribs
- Sea salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
BBQ GLAZE
- 3 tablespoon ketchup unsweetened
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon tamari soy sauce
- 2 teaspoon chipotle paste
- 1 tablespoon coconut aminos
- 1 clove garlic pressed
- ¼ cup water
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 150C (320F).
- Remove the membrane from the underside of the short pork ribs, if needed. Then, season with salt and pepper and let it marinate for up to 30 mins.
- Place the ribs, meat side up, onto a baking tray lined with aluminum foil and cover the tray with an additional piece of foil.
- Bake for around 2 hours or until the meat is tender.
BBQ GLAZE
- Combine all glaze ingredients in a small saucepan and bring to a light simmer. Cook for up to one minute, stirring continuously.
- Then, remove from the heat and sieve the glaze into a small bowl, removing pieces of garlic and leaving the glazy smooth and glossy.
- When the ribs are done, remove from the oven and up the heat to 180C (355F).
- Apply the first layer of glazing on the top of the ribs and bake for 10 minutes. Then, remove from the oven and apply the second layer of glaze. Bake for 5-10 minutes or until the glaze has caramelized.
- Let the ribs sit on the counter for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
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Liana says
My husband and I love this recipe!
Anna says
Amazing!