Sugar-Free Slow Cooked BBQ Ribs
These tender and flavorful Sugar-Free Slow Cooked BBQ Ribs are the ultimate guilt-free comfort food! Perfectly seasoned with a smoky spice rub and slow-cooked to perfection, these fall-off-the-bone pork ribs are smothered in a tangy, homemade sugar-free barbecue sauce featuring ingredients like apple cider vinegar, smoked paprika, and sugar-free ketchup. The slow cooker does all the work, making this recipe a breeze for busy weeknights or weekend gatherings. Gluten-free, low-carb, and packed with bold flavors, these BBQ ribs can be finished under the broiler for a caramelized touch that’s sure to impress. Enjoy them as a crowd-pleasing main dish alongside your favorite keto-friendly sides for a mouthwatering meal that’s as wholesome as it is delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 pounds Pork baby back ribs
- 2 teaspoons Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Chili powder
- 1 teaspoon Cumin
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 0.25 cup Apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 cup Sugar-free ketchup
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Liquid smoke
Instructions
Start by trimming the excess fat from the ribs and remove the thin membrane on the back of the ribs for better flavor absorption.
In a small bowl, mix together the garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, chili powder, cumin, salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika to create the dry rub.
Rub the spice mixture evenly over the ribs, making sure to cover both sides well.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the apple cider vinegar, olive oil, sugar-free ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and liquid smoke to form the sugar-free BBQ sauce.
Place the seasoned ribs into the slow cooker. Pour the prepared BBQ sauce over the ribs, ensuring they are well coated.
Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6 hours, or until the ribs are tender and the meat begins to pull away from the bones.
Once done, carefully remove the ribs from the slow cooker and place them on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil.
For extra caramelization, you can place the ribs under a broiler for 5 minutes at high heat. Watch closely to prevent burning.
Serve the ribs hot with extra sauce from the slow cooker drizzled on top if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4395 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 355.5 g | 456% | |
| Saturated Fat | 124.3 g | 622% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1279 mg | 426% | |
| Sodium | 6324 mg | 275% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 33.1 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.0 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.1 g | ||
| Protein | 287.5 g | 575% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 392 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 20.3 mg | 113% | |
| Potassium | 4760 mg | 101% | |
*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.
