Arizona Keto Ribs (Sweet & Spicy)

Arizona Keto Ribs (Sweet & Spicy)

These fall-off-the-bone pork ribs are rubbed with a bold spice blend, slow-cooked for tenderness, and finished with a tangy, sweet-and-spicy keto-friendly barbecue sauce. The perfect fusion of Mexican heat and American BBQ comfort — without the sugar.

Arizona Keto Ribs (Sweet & Spicy)

Servings

8

Prep Time

20 minutes

Cook Time

5.15 hours

Calories

1066

If you love your ribs with a kick, you gotta' do this!  Saludos!

Arizona Keto Ribs (Sweet & Spicy)

Ingredients

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    • 1 tbsp Garlic Salt
    • 4 tbsp Chili Powder
    • 1 tbsp Onion Powder
    • 2 tbsp Paprika
    • 2 tsp Ground Pepper
    • 2 tsp Ground Cayenne Pepper
    • 2 cups Swerve Brown Sugar Substitute

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    • 2 cups Hot Tomato Sauce (El Pato recommended)
    • 1/4 cup Red Wine Vinegar
    • 1/4 cup Yellow Mustard
    • 1/4 cup Worcestershire Sauce
    • 1/4 cup Coconut Oil

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    • 6 pounds Pork Ribs (2 racks, cut in half)

    Directions

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      1. In a bowl, combine all the dry ingredients: garlic salt, chili powder, onion powder, paprika, ground pepper, cayenne pepper, and Swerve brown sugar substitute.

      2. Mix thoroughly.
      3. Divide the rub in half: Half will be used to season the ribs, and half will be used later to make the sauce.

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      1. Pat the ribs dry. Do not trim the fat — it helps keep the ribs juicy.

      2. Generously apply one half of the rub on both sides of the ribs, pressing it into the meat.

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      1. Preheat your grill to high.

      2. Sear the ribs on both sides just until they develop some color. This step is just for flavor; you are not cooking them through.

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      1. Preheat the oven to 250°F (120°C).

      2. Place the seared ribs on a baking sheet or roasting pan.
      3. Bake for 2 hours.
      4. After 2.5 hours, flip the ribs, then bake for another 2.5 hours until the meat is tender and starts to pull away from the bone.

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      1. While the ribs are in the oven, combine the remaining half of the rub with the tomato sauce, red wine vinegar, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and coconut oil in a saucepan.

      2. Stir well and bring to a gentle simmer.
      3. Reduce until the sauce is slightly thickened.
      4. Remove from heat and chill until the ribs are ready.

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      1. Once the ribs are fully cooked and tender, remove them from the oven.

      2. Generously brush the sauce over one side of the ribs.
      3. Place the sauced side down on the grill over medium-high heat. Sear briefly until the sauce sizzles and caramelizes.
      4. Flip and repeat for the other side if desired.
      5. Brush with any remaining sauce before serving.
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