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    Keto Baby Back Ribs

    by Oscar Chimenti, Last Modified: August 2, 2022 This post may contain affiliate or sponsored links. See the Disclosure Policy linked in my footer.

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    two racks of baby back ribs on a bbq grill.

    Keto Baby Back Ribs are made with a delicious sugar free dry rub and then slathered with a homemade sugar free barbecue sauce on the grill. The best keto ribs that are cooked slow and low and these fall off the bone ribs will not disappoint. Can be made on the grill or oven baked.

    two racks of baby back ribs on a bbq grill.

    One of my favourite low carb recipes, these keto baby back ribs are mouthwatering and succulent and a perfect summer recipe to make on the grill or in the oven.

    Inspired by my Keto Korean BBQ Short Ribs recipe, these perfectly cooked ribs are a meat lover's dream come true.

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    • Main ingredients for the keto baby back ribs
    • Steps by step instructions
    • How to cook keto baby back ribs in the oven?
    • Other summer recipes you might enjoy
    • Recipe tips
    • Storage and what to do with leftovers?
    • Frequently asked questions
    • Keto Baby Back Ribs

    Main ingredients for the keto baby back ribs

    Seasoned with a 6 spice dry rub with a little bit of sweetener and then slow cooked and slathered with a sugar free bbq sauce that will knock your socks off:

    • Dry Rub: perfectly blend of spices like chili, cayenne, paprika and cumin.
    • Sugar Free BBQ Sauce: a mix of sugar free ketchup, buffalo sauce, sriracha and soy sauce with a touch of sweetener make this sauce super delicious.

    See the recipe card for quantities.

    Steps by step instructions

    How to make keto baby back ribs?

    STEP 1: Remove the silver skin from the back of the ribs using a butter knife to get under the skin and then using a paper towel to grab onto the skin and pull it off. This is the best way to remove the membrane. Removing the membrane will allow the ribs to be more tender and you won't have to fight with it once cooked.

    STEP 2: Combine the dry rub ingredients in a medium bowl and then sprinkle the mixture all over the ribs. Rub it in all the crevices with your hands.

    full rack of baby back ribs on a cutting poured.

    STEP 3: Fire up the grill to get it nice and hot and then lower the temp to about 300°F.

    STEP 4: Place the ribs on the grill rib side down and leave it for 2-3 hours. I left it for 2 hours but 3 hours would be even better.

    STEP 5: Mix the ingredients for the sugar free bbq sauce in a medium bowl.

    STEP 6: After 2-3 hours brush the ribs on both sides with the bbq sauce. Turn up the heat to high and grill for another ½ hour to allow the ribs to get nicely browned and glazy. Apply more bbq sauce as needed.

    ribs on the grill being lifted with bbq tongs.

    How to cook keto baby back ribs in the oven?

    Follow the same methods above to make the dry rub and then bbq sauce. After rubbing the ribs with the dry rub, wrap tightly in tinfoil and place on a baking sheet. Bake in a preheated oven at 275°F for 3-4 hours.

    Remove from the oven, remove the tinfoil and brush both sides with the sugar free barbecue sauce and then place back onto the baking sheet and broil for 10-15 minutes until browned. Serve and enjoy.

    sliced baby back risb on a cutting board.

    Other summer recipes you might enjoy

    • Low Carb Blueberry Cheesecake Delight
    • Steak Kabobs - Low Carb
    • Low Carb Jalapeno Popper Burgers
    • Sugar Free Banana Popsicles

    Recipe tips

    Pro Tip: once the ribs are cooked on the grill, wrap them loosely in tinfoil and set aside for 10-15 minutes. This allows the ribs to rest and the ribs become more juicy and tender.

    Tips: if you have any leftover dry rub, save it for future recipes, use it on chicken for a flavourful bbq chicken.

    Sauce: if you have any remaining sauce, use it to dip the ribs into.

    Storage and what to do with leftovers?

    If you have any leftovers, wrap the ribs in tinfoil and store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Warm up on the grill or in the oven for 10 minutes at $300°F.

    Use the leftover ribs by tearing the meat off the bone and using them for pulled pork quesadillas or enjoy them in an egg scramble.

    sliced ribs on a cutting board.

    Frequently asked questions

    Do I need to use baby back ribs for this recipe?

    No, you can use this recipe with any style of ribs, pork or beef.

    Are these keto baby back ribs ok for people with diabetes?

    Since this recipe does not contain any sugar and contains roughly 2g of carbs per serving, I would say they are diabetic-friendly. Please monitor your blood sugars to see how they affect you personally.

    What can I serve with these baby back ribs?

    This Fauxtato Salad makes a great side to go with these ribs. You can also serve with roasted vegetables like zucchini or eggplant or a creamy coleslaw.

    racks of ribs on a cutting board with tomatoes, pickles and fries.

    Keto Baby Back Ribs

    Oscar
    Tasty keto baby back ribs rubbed with a special seasoning blend and then smothered with a sugar free bbq sauce recipe.
    5 from 49 votes
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    Prep Time : 10 mins
    Cook Time : 2 hrs 30 mins
    Total Time : 2 hrs 40 mins
    Course : Main Course
    Cuisine : American
    Diet : Diabetic, Gluten Free
    Servings : 4 people
    Calories : 376

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 rack baby back ribs

    Dry Rub

    • 2 tablespoon chilli powder
    • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
    • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
    • 1 tablespoon paprika
    • 1 teaspoon ground coriander seed
    • ¼ teaspoon Cumin
    • 1 tablespoon sweetener

    BBQ Rib Sauce

    • 2 tablespoon no sugar added ketchup
    • 1 tablespoon Sriracha
    • 1 tablespoon Franks Red Hot Sauce
    • 1 tablespoon Soy Sauce
    • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
    • 1 tablespoon powdered sweetener
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    Instructions
     

    • Mix all the dry ingredients in a medium size bowl
    • Mix all the sauce ingredients in a medium size bowl
    • Sprinkle the dry rub mixture all over the ribs and rub it in with your hands (don't be afraid to get in there and rub into every nook and cranny)
    • Fire up the BBQ on high for about 10 minutes on high heat and then lower to about 300°F.
    • Place ribs over on the grill and close the BBQ lid, leave it alone for 2-3 hours.
    • After 2-3 hours, brush the sauce onto the ribs and let cook for another ½ hour to get the sauce nice and glazy brown.
    • Remove from BBQ and enjoy.

    Notes

    The longer the ribs are left to slow cook the more fall off the bone the meat will be.  2-3 hours should be enough depending on the size of your rack of ribs.

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    Nutritional Information

    All nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Actual nutritional content will vary with brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes and more.

    Calories: 376kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 27g | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g
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    Food safety

    • Cook to a minimum temperature of 165 °F (74 °C)
    • Do not use the same utensils on cooked food, that previously touched raw meat
    • Wash hands after touching raw meat
    • Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
    • Never leave cooked food unattended
    • Use oils with high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds
    • Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove

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    1. megane

      August 26, 2022 at 6:09 pm

      5 stars
      These ribs are sooooo good! It is worth the time it takes to make for the best ribs.

      Reply
    2. Jeri

      August 25, 2022 at 1:41 pm

      5 stars
      I adored your succulent Keto Baby Back Ribs! I was practically licking the plate clean, they were that good! Thanks for the recipe!

      Reply
    3. Lucy

      August 25, 2022 at 9:51 am

      5 stars
      These baby back ribs have a delicious seasoning and are so tender. They are such a hit with everyone.

      Reply
    4. Emily

      August 24, 2022 at 7:41 pm

      5 stars
      The dry rub and BBQ sauce were amazing and the ribs fell off the bone! Everyone loved it!

      Reply
    5. Freya

      August 24, 2022 at 2:08 pm

      5 stars
      So tender and such a delicious flavour, the meat just fell off the bones!

      Reply
    6. thebrightside247

      June 29, 2018 at 6:08 pm

      looks amazing!

      Reply

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