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These oven-baked sugar-free Keto BBQ Ribs are easy to make, boldly flavorful, and fall-off-the-bone tender. Once you try them you may never make ribs any other way again!
Looking for more low carb and keto BBQ ideas? Give this Low Carb Blueberry BBQ Sauce or Roasted Strawberry BBQ Sauce a try!
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Can you have BBQ on keto?
When you first start out on a low carb or keto diet you know that you won't be able to eat bread, potatoes, pasta, rice, etc.
But you aren't aware of all of the things you eat that can contain "hidden carbs". I had no idea how many of the products I had enjoyed for years actually have added sugar to them.
BBQ sauces and rubs are notorious for added sugars and that equals carbs!
Luckily, once you know this, you can navigate the BBQ sauce aisle fairly easily and there are a few really good store-bought options out there.
But making your own BBQ sauce is ridiculously easy, rewarding, and tasty! I mean you have the ability to dial the flavors in that you enjoy while avoiding things you don't.
Do you like your sauce on the tangy side? Bump up the vinegar. Like a lot of heat? Add crushed red pepper, cayenne pepper, or chipotle powder.
It is all up to you!
This recipe uses my homemade Keto BBQ rub and Keto BBQ sauce.
Here are a few of the store-bought products I suggest.
Noble Made by The New Primal Classic BBQ Cooking & Dipping Sauce
Either way, homemade, or store-bought, you will love the ease of this oven-baked keto BBQ rib recipe. My husband has even told me he prefers his ribs oven baked!
INGREDIENTS NEEDED TO MAKE KETO BBQ RIBS (OVEN BAKED)
Detailed measurements and instructions can be found on the printable recipe card at the bottom of the page.
INGREDIENTS
- Baby back ribs
- Low Carb BBQ Rub
- Keto BBQ Sauce
HOW TO MAKE KETO BBQ RIBS (OVEN BAKED)
STEP 1
Remove the membrane if it is present and you prefer your ribs without it. Pat the ribs dry with a paper towel. *See Notes
STEP 2
Rub the ribs generously with the BBQ rub on both sides and wrap them in plastic wrap. Let them marinate in the refrigerator for at least 8 hours, preferably overnight.
STEP 3
Preheat the oven to 275 degrees F. Cover each rack with foil and place it on a baking sheet on the middle rack of the oven. Let roast for 2 hours.
STEP 4
Take the ribs out of the oven and carefully drain the liquid from the ribs. Brush the ribs with the BBQ sauce. Increase the heat of the oven to 450 and cook the ribs for 15 more minutes.
STEP 5
Turn the oven to broil and cook for an additional 3 to 5 minutes, or just until the ribs begin to char on the edges.
STEP 6
Remove from the oven and let the ribs rest 5-10 minutes before cutting.
FAQS ABOUT KETO BBQ RIBS (OVEN BAKED)
Do I have to remove the membrane?
No, it is more a preference than a necessity. Removing the membrane can cut down on some of the chewiness of your ribs but these ribs are fall off the bone tender!
Can I freeze the ribs?
Yes, I have frozen the raw-rubbed ribs for up to 6 months. I suggest not going any longer as it can affect the texture of the ribs. I vacuum seal them to avoid freezer burn.
How long will the cooked keto BBQ ribs last in the fridge?
The leftover Keto BBQ ribs will keep in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days. If you don't plan to eat them within 3 to 4 days, you can freeze them for up to 3 months.
Last thoughts about Keto BBQ Ribs (Oven Baked)
These are the best Keto BBQ ribs! Baking them low and slow is the secret to fall off the bone ribs.
Some people think that ribs should be left to the pit masters, and I do enjoy ribs from the grill and smoker, but it’s just not the only way to make fall-off-the-bone BBQ ribs!
Plus, baking ribs in the oven is ridiculously easy. I mean, the majority of the cooking time you are kicked back with your feet up while they bake away in the oven. It doesn't get much easier than that!
MORE KETO AND LOW CARB RECIPES
- BBQ Chicken Spaghetti Squash
- Keto Sheet Pan Bacon Wrapped BBQ Pork Tenderloin
- Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Thighs
- Keto BBQ Chicken Casserole
- Instant Pot Pork Chops with BBQ Sauce (Keto)
- Slow Cooker Keto Meatloaf
Keto BBQ Ribs (Oven Baked)
These oven-baked sugar-free Keto BBQ Ribs are easy to make, boldly flavorful, and fall-off-the-bone tender.
Ingredients
- 3 to 4 pounds (2 racks) baby back ribs
- 1/2 cup Low Carb BBQ Dry Rub
- 1 cup Keto BBQ Sauce
Instructions
- Remove the membrane if it is present and you prefer your ribs without it. *See Notes
- Pat the ribs dry with a paper towel.
- Rub the ribs generously with the BBQ rub on both sides and wrap them in plastic wrap. Let them marinate in the refrigerator for at least 8 hours, preferably overnight.
- Preheat the oven to 275 degrees F.
- Cover each rack with foil and place it on a baking sheet on the middle rack of the oven.
- Let roast for 2 hours.
- Take the ribs out of the oven and carefully drain the liquid from the ribs.
- Brush the ribs with the BBQ sauce.
- Increase the heat of the oven to 450 and cook the ribs for 15 more minutes.
- Turn the oven to broil and cook for an additional 3 to 5 minutes, or just until the ribs begin to char on the edges.
- Remove from the oven and let the ribs rest 5-10 minutes before cutting.
Notes
To remove the membrane:
- At one end of the ribs, slide a dinner knife under the membrane and over the bone.
- Lift the membrane until it tears.
- Grab the edge of the membrane with a paper towel and pull it off.
- The membrane may come off in one whole piece, or you may need to remove it in smaller pieces.
Nutrition
Calories: 378kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 28gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 99mgSodium: 2207mgPotassium: 353mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 31IUCalcium: 44mgIron: 1mg
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