Looking for a mouthwatering dish that fits your keto lifestyle? Try our Oven Baked Pork Ribs! This recipe features juicy ribs coated with a rich, smoky keto BBQ sauce. The homemade sauce adds a unique twist that turns a classic dish into a low-carb delight.

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- Preparation and cooking overview
- Chef's note
- š„© Ingredients for this oven-baked pork ribs recipe
- Ingredient substitutions
- Additional ingredients
- Cooking tools required
- Tool substitutes list
- How to make Oven Baked Pork Ribs: step-by-step guide
- Cooking methods
- Preparation steps
- Cooking instructions
- What to serve with baked pork ribs?
- How to make it healthier?
- Time-saving tips
- What can I prepare ahead of time?
- Storage and reheating instructions
- Recipe wrap-up conclusion
- Frequently asked questions
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Preparation and cooking overview
This Pork Ribs Recipe is so easy to make! Start by simmering tomato sauce, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and apple cider vinegar to create a flavorful BBQ sauce. Then, season the pork ribs, coat them in the delicious sauce, and broil until ready. In just 70 minutes, your mouthwatering meal is good to go!
Chef's note
Customize the ingredients to make your unique barbecue sauce. Want a smoky kick? Add a dash of chipotle peppers. For a unique twist, add a bit of cacao! And don't worry if you make too much sauce. Store it in an airtight container, and you'll have it ready for future meals.
š„© Ingredients for this oven-baked pork ribs recipe
Here's a list of ingredients you need to make these juicy ribs with barbecue sauce:
For the keto BBQ sauce
For pork ribs

Ingredient substitutions
No worries if you don't have the exact ingredients. Here are some easy keto-friendly swaps:
Additional ingredients
Want to tailor this recipe to your taste? Check out these add-ons:

Cooking tools required
To make this Oven Baked Pork Ribs recipe, you'll need the following kitchen tools:
Tool substitutes list

How to make Oven Baked Pork Ribs: step-by-step guide
Cooking methods
Preparation steps
- Gather and measure all the ingredients.
- Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
- Pat dry the ribs with a paper towel.
- Mince the garlic and onion.
Cooking instructions
Make the keto BBQ sauce
- Heat avocado oil in a saucepan over medium-low heat.
- SautƩ the onion for 2-3 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 20 seconds.
- Stir in the cayenne pepper, freshly cracked black pepper, sea salt, smoked paprika, and Swerve brown sweetener. Toast for about 10 seconds.
- Then, pour in the tomato sauce, mustard, maple syrup, Worcestershire sauce, liquid smoke, and apple cider vinegar.
- Stir and let it simmer on low heat for 20-25 minutes or until the sauce gets thick.



Bake the ribs
- Turn your oven to 275°F (135°C) and turn the broiler on high. Make sure the oven rack is near the broiler.
- Cut the whole rack of ribs into individual pieces.
- Use a thin knife to take off the clear membrane from the ribs. Slide the knife under the membrane, lift it away from the bone, and pull it off.
- Sprinkle the ribs with salt and pepper.
- Put two tablespoons of BBQ sauce on the meaty side of the ribs.
- Lay the ribs with the sauce side down on a baking sheet lined with foil. Cover the ribs with another piece of foil.
- Put the baking sheet in the hot oven.
- Bake the ribs for 15 minutes or until the sauce gets darker. Watch closely, as broilers can vary.
- Take the ribs out of the oven, turn them over, and spread two more tablespoons of BBQ sauce on each rib.
- Put the ribs back in the oven, but donāt cover them with foil this time. Cook for 15 more minutes.
- Take the ribs out of the oven and let them rest a little before you serve them.



Chef's pro tip
Some like ribs really well done, so if you're a fan of ribs that fall off the bone, cook them an hour or two longer. But always make sure the ribs are safe to eat by checking that their inside temperature gets to 165°F (74°C).
What to serve with baked pork ribs?
Looking for something tasty to go with your oven-baked pork ribs? Try these great keto-friendly side dishes:

How to make it healthier?
Time-saving tips

What can I prepare ahead of time?
Storage and reheating instructions
Storage instructions

Reheating instructions
Tip: If you want to keep the ribs from drying out, add a little water or some leftover BBQ sauce while heating them.
Recipe wrap-up conclusion
Our Oven Baked Pork Ribs recipe is perfect for anyone following a keto or low-carb diet. The secret is in the homemade barbecue sauce that goes perfectly with the ribs.
So why not give your oven a workout? Prepare the keto BBQ sauce and get ready for a delicious meal!
Frequently asked questions
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Oven Baked Pork Ribs
Ingredients
For the keto BBQ sauce
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
- ½ medium onion minced
- 1 garlic clove minced
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon swerve brown sweetener
- 2 cups of low-carb tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon mustard
- 1 tablespoon sugar-free maple syrup
- 3 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 3 teaspoons liquid smoke
- ā cup apple cider vinegar
- Sea salt to taste
- Freshly cracked black pepper to taste
pork ribs
- 6 pork ribs
- Sea salt to taste
- Freshly cracked black pepper to taste
- ½ cup keto BBQ sauce
Instructions
Make the keto BBQ sauce
- Heat avocado oil in a saucepan over medium-low heat.
- SautƩ the onion for 2-3 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 20 seconds.
- Stir in the cayenne pepper, freshly cracked black pepper, sea salt, smoked paprika, and Swerve brown sweetener. Toast for about 10 seconds.
- Then, pour in the tomato sauce, mustard, maple syrup, Worcestershire sauce, liquid smoke, and apple cider vinegar.
- Stir and let it simmer on low heat for 20-25 minutes or until the sauce gets thick
Cook the ribs
- Turn your oven to 275°F (135°C) and turn the broiler on high. Make sure the oven rack is near the broiler.
- Cut the whole rack of ribs into individual pieces.
- Use a thin knife to take off the clear membrane from the ribs. Slide the knife under the membrane, lift it away from the bone, and pull it off.
- Sprinkle the ribs with salt and pepper.
- Put two tablespoons of BBQ sauce on the meaty side of the ribs.
- Lay the ribs with the sauce sideĀ down on a baking sheet lined with foil. Cover the ribs with another piece of foil.
- Put the baking sheet in the hot oven.
- Bake the ribs for 15 minutes or until the sauce getsĀ darker. Watch closely, as broilers can vary.
- Take the ribs out of the oven, turn them over, and spread two more tablespoons of BBQ sauce on each rib.
- Put the ribs back in the oven, but donāt cover them with foil this time. Cook for 15 more minutes.
- Take the ribs out of the oven and let them rest a little before you serve them.
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