Low Sugar BBQ Spare Ribs

Total time3 hr 35 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time3 hr 15 min

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Ingredients

4 servings

For the ribs

2 racks pork spare ribs (about 3 lb each), membrane removed

For the dry rub

2 tbsp brown sugar
Swerve Brown Zero Calorie Sweetener, 12 oz Lakanto Brown Monkfruit Sweetener with Erythritol Swerve Sweetener, Zero Calorie, Brown
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Chef's tip
Use the same volume. Brown-sugar replacements vary in moisture, spread, and browning, so follow the package's baking guidance and start checking a few minutes early.
1 tbsp smoked paprika
1 tbsp kosher salt
2 tsp black pepper
2 tsp garlic powder
2 tsp onion powder
1 tsp dry mustard
1 tsp cayenne pepper

For the BBQ sauce

1 cup ketchup
¼ cup apple cider vinegar
3 tbsp brown sugar
Chef's tip
Use the same volume. Brown-sugar replacements vary in moisture, spread, and browning, so follow the package's baking guidance and start checking a few minutes early.
2 tbsp worcestershire sauce
1 tbsp yellow mustard
1 tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp onion powder
¼ tsp black pepper

Instructions

1
Heat the oven to 300°F (150°C). Line a large rimmed baking sheet with two layers of aluminum foil, leaving enough overhang on all sides to wrap the ribs completely.
2
In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, smoked paprika, kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, dry mustard, and cayenne pepper for the dry rub. Stir until evenly mixed.

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