Low Fat Slow Cooked BBQ Ribs
Savor the smoky, tender perfection of these Low Fat Slow Cooked BBQ Ribs, a guilt-free twist on classic comfort food! Made with lean pork ribs, a blend of aromatic spices, and a tangy low-sugar BBQ sauce, this recipe delivers all the flavor with less fat and sugar—perfect for health-conscious BBQ lovers. Slow-cooked for hours in a bath of low-sodium chicken broth and apple cider vinegar, the ribs are irresistibly tender and fall-off-the-bone delicious. Finished under the broiler with a caramelized glaze, and customizable with a hint of optional brown sugar for added sweetness, these ribs are ideal for weekend gatherings or casual weeknight dinners. With minimal prep and effortless slow cooking, this recipe is sure to become your new favorite way to enjoy BBQ ribs without compromise.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2.5 pounds Pork ribs
- 1 cup Low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup Low-sugar BBQ sauce
- 0.25 cup Apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 1 tablespoon Brown sugar (optional)
Instructions
Rinse the pork ribs under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.
In a small bowl, mix together garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, black pepper, and salt.
Rub the spice mixture all over the ribs to create an even coating.
Place ribs in the slow cooker. Add the low-sodium chicken broth and apple cider vinegar around the ribs.
Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or until the ribs are tender and the meat is pulling away from the bones.
Once the ribs are cooked, carefully remove them from the slow cooker and drain off any excess liquid.
Preheat your oven broiler to high.
Transfer the ribs to a baking sheet lined with foil.
Brush the ribs generously with low-sugar BBQ sauce.
Place the ribs under the broiler for 5-7 minutes, basting once, until the BBQ sauce is caramelized and bubbly.
If you prefer a sweeter touch, sprinkle a small amount of brown sugar over the ribs before broiling.
Remove from the oven, let them rest for a few minutes, then slice between the bones and serve.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3555 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 265.1 g | 340% | |
| Saturated Fat | 98.7 g | 494% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1066 mg | 355% | |
| Sodium | 4552 mg | 198% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 51.7 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.7 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.9 g | ||
| Protein | 234.5 g | 469% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 286 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 13.6 mg | 76% | |
| Potassium | 2669 mg | 57% | |
*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.
