Low-Carb Oven Pork Ribs with Barbecue Sauce

These are the best pork ribs if you want maximum flavor with minimum prep time!

These pork ribs are first marinated in spices, then baked using a low temperature setting until fall apart tender. Finally they are brushed with our popular Spicy Chocolate BBQ Sauce and broiled on high for the perfect sweet & spicy, finger-licking good ribs!

This is the perfect recipe for any special occasion including Father's Day, family gatherings and summer barbecues with friends. They will also make a great low-carb option at the upcoming Fourth of July celebrations!

Can I Make These on the Grill?

Yes! These ribs can also be cooked on the grill. Use indirect heat rather than placing them directly over the flame, otherwise they may dry out or burn before they become tender.

Prepare and marinate the ribs as written. Preheat the grill to about 300°F (150°C). Place the ribs bone-side down over indirect heat, cover the grill, and cook for about 2 hours, or until tender.

For best results, keep the ribs covered loosely with foil for most of the cooking time, just like you would in the oven. Once tender, brush with the prepared barbecue sauce and grill for another 5 to 10 minutes, uncovered, until the sauce is sticky and lightly caramelized.

Keep a close eye on them after adding the sauce, as barbecue sauce can burn quickly over higher heat. Let the ribs rest for a few minutes before slicing.

Sides to Serve with Pork Ribs

There are plenty of side salads, roasted veggies and other low-carb options that will go well with pork ribs. Here are some of our favorites:

• Low-Carb French Fries made with rutabaga
• Low-Carb French Fries made with parsley roots
• Creamy Red Cabbage Coleslaw
• Super Simple Coleslaw
• Cilantro Lime Slaw

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Step-by-step

1. Prepare the ribs the night before (or at least a couple of hours in advance). Peel off the membrane on the bottom of the ribs (it's not necessary but they will be easier to separate and eat). Brush the ribs with avocado oil (or olive oil).

2. In a small bowl, mix all of the spices. Rub into the ribs from all sides.
   Note: If you're viewing this recipe from the KetoDiet app, you will see net weight per edible parts (meat) only. Two rack of pork ribs (1.6 kg/ 3.5 lb) will yield about 50% meat (800 g/ 1.75 lbs).

   

3. Place in a baking tray, cover with a cling film and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.

   

4. When ready to bake, remove from the fridge. Preheat the oven to 150 °C/ 300 °F (fan assisted), or 170 °C/ 340 °F (conventional). Cover the tray with a lid or a piece of aluminium foil and bake for 2 hours.

5. Meanwhile, prepare the Spicy Chocolate BBQ Sauce. You can leave it unsweetened or add sweetener to taste. A tablespoon or up to about ¹/₂ cup or Allulose syrup or granulated Allulose are highly recommended as they are the closest to sugar and will be best for sweet and sticky barbecue sauce. Store any leftover sauce in the fridge in a sealed jar for up to a month.

   

6. After 2 hours remove the lid (or aluminium foil) and brush with the prepared barbecue sauce. Reserve some sauce for serving.

   

7. Place back in the oven and broil on high (or bake at maximum temperature setting) for about 5 minutes. Remove from the oven and let the ribs cool down slightly before cutting and serving.

8. Serve with side salads or low-carb fries (see recipe tips above), and the reserved barbecue sauce. To store, refrigerate for up to 4 days and reheat before serving.

   

Recipe

Low-Carb Oven Pork Ribs with Barbecue Sauce

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These finger-licking good, oven baked pork ribs are marinated in spices, baked until fall-apart-tender and ...

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20m

Overall

4h 20m

Servings

4

5.2 g

Net carbs

39.8 g

Protein

44.4 g

Fat

581

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Ingredients makes 4 servings

• 2 large racks of pork ribs (1.6 kg/ 3.5 lb)
• 2 tbsp avocado oil or olive oil (30 ml)
• 1 tbsp onion granules or 1 ¹/₂ tsp onion powder
• 1 ¹/₂ tsp garlic granules or ³/₄ tsp garlic powder
• 2 tsp paprika
• 2 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp sea salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• Optional: ¹/₂ tsp cayenne pepper for extra heat
• 1 cup Spicy Chocolate BBQ Sauce (240 ml/ 8 fl oz)

Instructions

1. Prepare the ribs the night before (or at least a couple of hours in advance). Peel off the membrane on the bottom of the ribs (it's not necessary but they will be easier to separate and eat). Brush the ribs with avocado oil (or olive oil).

2. In a small bowl, mix all of the spices. Rub into the ribs from all sides.
   Note: If you're viewing this recipe from the KetoDiet app, you will see net weight per edible parts (meat) only. Two rack of pork ribs (1.6 kg/ 3.5 lb) will yield about 50% meat (800 g/ 1.75 lbs).

3. Place in a baking tray, cover with a cling film and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.

4. When ready to bake, remove from the fridge. Preheat the oven to 150 °C/ 300 °F (fan assisted), or 170 °C/ 340 °F (conventional). Cover the tray with a lid or a piece of aluminium foil and bake for 2 hours.

5. Meanwhile, prepare the Spicy Chocolate BBQ Sauce. You can leave it unsweetened or add sweetener to taste. A tablespoon or up to about ¹/₂ cup or Allulose syrup or granulated Allulose are highly recommended as they are the closest to sugar and will be best for sweet and sticky barbecue sauce. Store any leftover sauce in the fridge in a sealed jar for up to a month.

6. After 2 hours remove the lid (or aluminium foil) and brush with the prepared barbecue sauce. Reserve some sauce for serving.

7. Place back in the oven and broil on high (or bake at maximum temperature setting) for about 5 minutes. Remove from the oven and let the ribs cool down slightly before cutting and serving.

8. Serve with side salads or low-carb fries (see recipe tips above), and the reserved barbecue sauce. To store, refrigerate for up to 4 days and reheat before serving.

Nutrition per serving, about 4 ribs

Carbs 4%Protein 27%Fat 69% of calories

Net carbs

5.2 g

Total carbs

11.1 g

Fiber

2.6 g

Sugars

1.9 g

Protein

39.8 g

Fat

44.4 g

Saturated fat

15 g

Calories

581 kcal

Sodium

1,211 mg · 52.7% RDA

Magnesium

57 mg · 14.2% RDA

Potassium

728 mg · 36.4% EMR

Nutrition by ingredient

Per about 4 ribs	Net carbs	Protein	Fat	kcal
Pork, fresh, backribs, separable lean and fat, raw	0 g	38.1 g	32.7 g	448
Avocado oil, extra virgin	0 g	0 g	7 g	62
Onion powder, spices	0.6 g	0.1 g	0 g	3
Garlic powder, spices	0.4 g	0.1 g	0 g	2
Paprika, spices	0.2 g	0.2 g	0.1 g	3
Cumin, ground	0.3 g	0.2 g	0.2 g	3
Salt, sea salt	0 g	0 g	0 g	0
Pepper, black, spices	0.2 g	0.1 g	0 g	1
Spicy chocolate BBQ sauce	3.5 g	1.1 g	4.3 g	58
Total	5.2 g	39.8 g	44.4 g	581

Serving size about 4 ribs

• Gluten free
• Dairy free
• Egg free
• Nut free
• Avocado free
• Coconut free
• Fish free
• Shellfish free
• Beef free