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Keto Spicy Chipotle BBQ Ribs Recipe

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These Keto Spicy Chipotle BBQ Ribs are smoky, spicy, and covered in a bold, sugar-free BBQ sauce. Perfect for the oven, smoker, or grill, they turn out fall-off-the-bone tender every time. A must-try for anyone on the keto diet looking for a delicious low-carb BBQ recipe!

Ingredients

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For the Ribs:

  • 2 racks of baby back ribs
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)

For the Spicy Chipotle BBQ Sauce:

  • 1 cup sugar-free ketchup
  • 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce (sugar-free)
  • 1 teaspoon liquid smoke
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon monk fruit sweetener (or erythritol)

Instructions

  • Prepare the Ribs: Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs. Pat dry, rub with olive oil, and season with smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne. Let sit for 30 minutes or refrigerate overnight for better flavor.

  • Cook the Ribs:

    • Oven: Preheat to 275°F (135°C). Wrap ribs in foil, place on a baking sheet, and bake for 2.5 to 3 hours until tender.
    • Smoker: Heat smoker to 225°F (107°C) and smoke ribs for 4-5 hours, spraying with apple cider vinegar every hour.

  • Make the Sauce: While ribs cook, melt butter in a saucepan. Add chopped chipotle peppers and stir. Mix in sugar-free ketchup, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, liquid smoke, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for 10-15 minutes until thick.

  • Sauce & Broil: Remove ribs from the oven or smoker. Brush with the BBQ sauce and broil on high for 5-7 minutes until caramelized. Flip, add more sauce, and broil for another 3-5 minutes.

  • Rest & Serve: Let ribs rest for 10 minutes, then slice and serve with extra sauce.

Notes

  • For extra smoky flavor, use hickory or mesquite wood chips in a smoker.
  • Adjust sweetness by adding more or less monk fruit sweetener.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

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Find it online: https://www.wellnesswarrior.org/keto-spicy-chipotle-bbq-ribs/