Heart-Healthy Classic Barbecue Pork Ribs
Treat your taste buds to a guilt-free indulgence with these Heart-Healthy Classic Barbecue Pork Ribs, a flavorful twist on a beloved comfort food. Crafted with lean-cut pork ribs and a smoky homemade barbecue sauce, this recipe minimizes sodium and saturated fat without sacrificing bold flavor. The ribs are slow-baked to tender perfection, then finished with a luscious glaze made from wholesome ingredients like apple cider vinegar, honey, and no-salt-added tomato paste. With a hint of smoked paprika and optional liquid smoke, every bite delivers a mouthwatering barbecue experience, perfect for game day or family dinners. Simple prep, oven-baked convenience, and health-conscious ingredients make this dish the ultimate combination of indulgence and wellness.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Pork ribs (lean-cut)
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 3 tablespoons Tomato paste (no added salt)
- 0.25 cup Water
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon Liquid smoke (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, low-sodium soy sauce, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and ground black pepper.
Massage the spice mixture evenly onto both sides of the pork ribs.
Place the ribs on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil.
Cover the ribs with another piece of foil and seal tightly to lock in moisture.
Bake in the preheated oven for 2.5 hours or until the meat is tender.
While the ribs are baking, prepare the heart-healthy barbecue sauce.
In a saucepan over medium heat, combine apple cider vinegar, honey, tomato paste, water, ground cumin, and liquid smoke (if using).
Bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring frequently, and let it cook for about 10 minutes, or until slightly thickened.
After the ribs have baked for 2.5 hours, remove them from the oven and remove the top foil.
Brush the prepared barbecue sauce liberally over the ribs.
Increase the oven temperature to 375°F (190°C).
Return the ribs to the oven, uncovered, and bake for an additional 30 minutes, allowing the sauce to caramelize slightly.
Remove the ribs from the oven and let them rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3082 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 235.6 g | 302% | |
| Saturated Fat | 81.5 g | 408% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 726 mg | 242% | |
| Sodium | 1666 mg | 72% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 35.7 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.9 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.2 g | ||
| Protein | 199.9 g | 400% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 242 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 14.3 mg | 79% | |
| Potassium | 2950 mg | 63% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
