Ingredients
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
- 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