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Low Carb BBQ Ribs with Keto Sauce

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Tender, slow-cooked beef back ribs glazed with a sticky, sugar-free keto sauce. Perfect for carnivores on a low-carb diet, offering smoky depth and caramelized flavor without hidden sugars or carbs.

  • Total Time: 270
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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2 lbs beef back ribs (halal, bone-in)
2 tbsp avocado oil
1 tbsp smoked paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
Salt and pepper to taste
1 cup sugar-free BBQ sauce
2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
2 tbsp sugar-free ketchup
1/2 tsp xanthan gum
1 tbsp sugar-free sweetener (erythritol or stevia)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 275°F (135°C)
Pat ribs dry and generously apply olive oil and spice rub (paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper)
Sear ribs in a hot skillet 2 minutes per side
Transfer to oven and bake 3 hours 30 minutes until tender
In a bowl, whisk sugar-free ketchup, apple cider vinegar, sugar-free sweetener, xanthan gum until thickened
Brush sauce onto ribs during last 15 minutes of baking
Broil 1-2 minutes until glaze bubbles and caramelizes

Notes

Use halal-certified beef for dietary compliance
If granulated garlic is substituted for powder, halve the amount
Broil time may vary by oven – watch closely to prevent burning
Store leftovers in airtight containers in fridge up to 3 days

  • Author: Amelie Harper
  • Prep Time: 20
  • Cook Time: 250
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American BBQ
  • Diet: Keto

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 rib (with 1/4th of total sauce)
  • Calories: 520
  • Sugar: 0g
  • Sodium: 850mg
  • Fat: 38g
  • Saturated Fat: 15g
  • Carbohydrates: 8g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 45g
  • Cholesterol: 140mg