Sugar-Free Barbecue Beef Ribs
Indulge in the smoky, savory goodness of these Sugar-Free Barbecue Beef Ribs, a guilt-free twist on a classic favorite! Slow-baked to tender, fall-off-the-bone perfection, these ribs are generously seasoned with a robust spice rub featuring smoked paprika, cumin, and chili powder. They’re finished with a rich homemade barbecue sauce, sweetened naturally with stevia and flavored with tangy apple cider vinegar and a hint of liquid smoke. Perfect for a keto or low-sugar lifestyle, this recipe delivers bold barbecue flavor without any added sugar. Whether you're hosting a summer cookout or craving comfort food, these ribs are the ultimate centerpiece dish. Serve them hot with extra sauce for dipping and watch them disappear!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pounds beef back ribs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon liquid smoke
- 2 tablespoons dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons stevia
- 0.5 cup water
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
Pat the beef ribs dry with paper towels and place them on a rimmed baking sheet.
In a small bowl, mix together the garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, smoked paprika, ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper.
Drizzle the olive oil over the ribs and rub to coat evenly.
Sprinkle the spice mix over the ribs and rub it in thoroughly on all sides.
Cover the baking sheet with aluminum foil and place it in the preheated oven.
Allow the ribs to bake for 2.5 hours, or until they are tender.
Meanwhile, prepare the sugar-free barbecue sauce: In a medium saucepan, combine apple cider vinegar, tomato paste, liquid smoke, dijon mustard, stevia, and water.
Bring the sauce mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Cook for about 10 minutes, or until the sauce thickens slightly.
Remove the ribs from the oven and discard the foil.
Increase the oven temperature to 375°F (190°C).
Brush a generous amount of the prepared barbecue sauce over the ribs.
Return the ribs to the oven, uncovered, for an additional 20-30 minutes, glazing them once more halfway through. The sauce should caramelize nicely on the ribs.
Remove from the oven and let the ribs rest for a few minutes before slicing.
Serve the ribs warm with extra barbecue sauce on the side if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5905 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 462.9 g | 593% | |
| Saturated Fat | 180.8 g | 904% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1524 mg | 508% | |
| Sodium | 4588 mg | 199% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 61.4 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.7 g | 52% | |
| Total Sugars | 33.2 g | ||
| Protein | 363.5 g | 727% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 361 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 58.8 mg | 327% | |
| Potassium | 6674 mg | 142% | |
*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.
