Low Carb Memphis Style Ribs Recipe

Prep Time

10 minutes

Total Time

200 minutes

Yield

5
servings

Ingredients

For the dry rub:

  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • ½ tablespoon sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon chipotle powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon ground mustard seed
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon white pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne powder

For the ribs:

  • 1 rack cut pork spareribs (4 tos 6 pounds)

For the Memphis-style “mop”:

  • 1 cup apple cider vinegar
  • ½ tablespoon reserved dry rub
  • ¼ teaspoon liquid smoke (optional)

Nutrition Info Per Serving

Serving Size

8 ounce

Carbohydrates

3
g

Protein

69
g

Fat

55
g

Calories

800

When you need to refresh your bbq menu, turn to this delicious recipe for low carb memphis style ribs. With just a few ingredients, you can shake up your normal routine with this tasty memphis style ribs. Furthermore, it is a ideal choice for a keto lifestyle.

Instructions

  1. Place oven rack in center of oven. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
  2. Make the dry rub: In a small bowl, whisk together all dry rub ingredients until thoroughly combined. Set aside a ½ tablespoon of dry rub for the “mop.” Sprinkle remaining dry rub all over both sides of the rack of ribs coating all surfaces.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together all dry rub ingredients until thoroughly combined. Set aside a ½ tablespoon of dry rub for the “mop.” Sprinkle remaining dry rub all over both sides of the rack of ribs coating all surfaces.
  4. Line a baking sheet with foil. Place a wire rack on to the foil-lined baking sheet. Position the rack of ribs bone side down above the wire rack (the concave should be facing down). Bake in center of the preheated oven for 2 ½ hours.
  5. While the ribs are in the oven, make the mop: In a small bowl, whisk together apple cider vinegar, reserved dry rub and liquid smoke (if using).
  6. Once the ribs have baked for 2 ½ hours, remove from the oven and brush with mop. Cover the ribs with foil to prevent them from drying out and return to oven for an additional 30 minutes.
  7. Let ribs rest for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing. Serve immediately.