These Keto Ribs are saucy, tender, and made with keto-friendly ingredients like sugar-free BBQ sauce, keto rib rub, and keto cola soda or chicken broth. Includes slow cooker, Ninja Foodi, and Instant Pot directions for easy low carb pork ribs.
2tbspOlive Oilor avocado oil for slow cooker browning directions.
Instructions
May Be Necessary: Remove the thin membrane (if it's there) from the back of the rib racks (The tutorial I always use can be found here). I've found that the ribs that I get from Trader Joes do not have it attached.
Sprinkle the dry rub on the ribs.
Allow the ribs to marinate at least 4 hours (ideally, overnight).
Method #1: 360 Cookware Slow Cooker Base Directions
Heat the 4 QT Stainless Steel Stockpot to medium heat
Drizzle Olive Oil in the pot and brown the ribs (about 3 minutes per side).
Add the Zevia or Chicken Broth to the stockpot. Use tongs to incorporate.
Add the lid to the stockpot and set it on the Slow Cooker Base. Turn the Slow Cooker Base to 3 (medium-high) and cook for 3-4 hours.
Method #2: Ninja Foodi, Instant Pot Directions
Add the ribs to the pressure cooker pot
Pour the Zevia or Chicken Broth into the bottom of the pot.
Add the pressure cooker lid and cook on high for 25 minutes
Allow the pressure to release.
Method #3: Traditional Slow Cooker Directions
Optional: Heat a frying pan to medium heat
Optional: Drizzle Olive Oil in the pot and brown the ribs (about 3 minutes per side).
Add the ribs and Zevia to the slow cooker pot. Cover and cook on High for 3-4 hours (or on Low for 6-8 hours).
Finish the Ribs
Top the ribs with the BBQ sauce.
For the Ninja Foodi: Air Crisp the ribs (400 degrees) for 10-15 minutes (the longer you keep them them there, the crispier they get). For a broiler: broil them in a broiler-safe dish on high for 5 minutes. This step allows the rib tops and edges to char!
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Notes
Use keto-friendly sauce and rub: Regular BBQ sauce and some dry rubs can include sugar, so choose sugar-free options.
Choose your cooking liquid: Keto cola soda gives sweet BBQ-style flavor, while chicken broth keeps the ribs more savory.
Marinate if you have time: Letting the rub sit on the ribs for at least 4 hours, or overnight, gives the pork more flavor.
Finish with high heat: Broil, air crisp, or air fry after cooking to help the keto BBQ sauce thicken.
Watch the sauce: Sugar-free BBQ sauce can darken quickly during the final finish.