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Savory Keto Fathers Day BBQ Ribs Easy Sugar-Free Sauce Recipe

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Tender, smoky pork baby back ribs coated with a tangy, sugar-free keto-friendly BBQ sauce. Perfect for Father’s Day or any low-carb BBQ gathering.

Ingredients

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  • 3–4 pounds pork baby back ribs, trimmed
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 1 cup sugar-free tomato ketchup (e.g., Heinz No Sugar Added)
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce (gluten-free if needed)
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons erythritol or preferred keto-friendly sweetener
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 275°F (135°C).
  2. Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs if attached.
  3. In a small bowl, combine smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, sea salt, and cayenne pepper. Rub evenly over both sides of the ribs. Let sit for 10-15 minutes.
  4. Wrap ribs tightly in aluminum foil and place on a baking sheet or roasting pan.
  5. Bake ribs for 2.5 to 3 hours until meat pulls back from bones and is tender.
  6. While ribs bake, whisk together ketchup, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, liquid smoke, erythritol, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  7. Remove ribs from oven and discard foil. Brush a generous layer of sugar-free BBQ sauce on both sides.
  8. Set oven to broil on high. Broil ribs for 3-5 minutes per side, watching closely to prevent burning and to caramelize the sauce.
  9. Let ribs rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
  10. Serve warm with extra sauce for dipping.

Notes

If sauce is too thick before broiling, thin with a splash of water or apple cider vinegar. For thicker ribs, add an extra 30 minutes to baking time. Removing the membrane helps seasoning penetrate and prevents chewy bites. Watch broiler carefully to avoid burning. Leftovers taste better after a day as sauce soaks in. Double the sauce recipe for extra serving. Can substitute sweeteners like monk fruit or allulose. For paleo, check ketchup and Worcestershire sauce labels or use homemade versions.

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