dry rub ribs

These low carb ribs are so tender, they practically fall off the bone. And a little sugar-free dry rub makes them out of this world!

Keto Dry Rub Ribs

tbsp kosher salt

tbsp chili powder

paprika

garlic powder

onion powder

oregano

tsp black pepper

cayenne pepper

pork spare ribs

water

recipe Easy Sugar-Free BBQ Sauce ((if desired))

Preheat oven to 425F.

For the dry rub, mix all the ingredients together in a small bowl.

Rub all over both sides of the ribs. Lay ribs in a large roasting pan (cut in half if you need to, to make them fit). Add the water and cover the whole  pan tightly in foil.

Bake 1 &amp; 1/2 hours, until meat is very tender. Check occasionally that the water has not evaporated away, as this can burn your ribs.

Preheat grill or broiler. Grill or broil 6 to 8 minutes, watching carefully so that they don&#x27;t burn. You can brush some of the BBQ sauce on before grilling or after, that&#x27;s up to you.

These Memphis Style Dry Rub Ribs are a BBQ staple and a recipe that every BBQ enthusiast should have in their back pocket. Smoky and tender, with a the perfect amount of seasoning from my homemade Memphis style dry rub. 

Memphis Style Dry Rub Ribs

baby back ribs

Tablespoons Memphis Style Dry Rub

apple juice

apple cider vinegar

Preheat your smoker

Preheat your smoker. These ribs are smoked at a higher temperature of 275 degrees F using Hickory wood.

Prepare your ribs

Prepare your ribs. Remove the papery membrane on the back of your ribs and trim off any loose pieces of ribs or thick pieces of fat. Using 3 Tablespoons of your Memphis Style Dry Rub, season your ribs liberally on both sides and press the seasoning in with your hands (don&#039;t actually rub it).

Smoke your Memphis Style ribs

Smoke your ribs. Get your ribs on the smoker (bone side down) and close the lid. Don&#039;t peek or lift the lid at all for the first hour.

Begin spritzing your Memphis style Ribs

Begin spritzing. Combine the apple cider vinegar and apple juice in a spritzing bottle. Spritz the ribs every 30 minutes after the first hour.

Spritz and smoke your Memphis style ribs

Spritz and smoke. Keep your temperatures at 275 degrees F and the spritz hitting the ribs every 30 minutes until those ribs are tender. The meat will start to pull away from the bones about 1/4 inch and the color will turn a nice, deep mahogany. If you pick up the ribs on one end with your tongs, they will bend easily and the top of the ribs will start to shred apart. The total time of the ribs on the smoker is typically 4.5-5 hours.

Season the ribs with Memphis Dry Rub

Season the ribs again. Once your ribs are ready, take them off the smoker and place them on a cutting board. Let them rest for about 15 minutes. Season the ribs with another dusting of your Memphis dry rub seasoning before slicing and serving.

This easy Instant Pot Pork Ribs recipe makes perfectly tender, juicy and fall-of-the-bone BBQ ribs every time!

Instant Pot Pork Ribs

Baby Back Ribs

Barbecue Sauce

Water

Sea Salt

Pepper

Paprika

Basil

Make dry rub by combining all ingredients in...

Make dry rub by combining all ingredients in a small cup.

Pat the pork ribs dry and remove the...

Pat the pork ribs dry and remove the white membrane from the back of the rack.

Cut the baby back ribs in half and...

Cut the baby back ribs in half and apply rub to all sides.

Place trivet inside Instant Pot and add water.

Place ribs on top of the trivet.

Pressure Cook on High Pressure for 20 minutes....

Pressure Cook on High Pressure for 20 minutes. It takes around 8 minutes to pressurize.

Natural Release for 20 minutes then do a...

Natural Release for 20 minutes then do a quick release.

Remove the baby back ribs and coat all...

Remove the baby back ribs and coat all sides with BBQ sauce.

Place the ribs back on the trivet.

Using the Air Fryer lid, air fry the...

Using the Air Fryer lid, air fry the ribs for 10 minutes at 400F (204C).

Line a tray with aluminum foil.

Place the pork ribs on the tray.

Broil for 6-8 minutes in pre-heated oven.

Place the ribs on Air Fryer basket.

Air fry the baby back ribs for 8...

Air fry the baby back ribs for 8 minutes at 400F.

These dry rub ribs are fall-off-the-bone tender and packed with bold flavor. Slow cooked to perfection, they have a well-balanced blend of spices that forms a mouthwatering crust. And with no added sugar, they are naturally low carb and keto-friendly too!

Keto Dry Rub Ribs Recipe

tsp chipotle or cayenne powder

Preheat oven to 425ºF.

For the dry rub, mix all of the ingredients together in a small bowl or shaker jar. Rub all over both sides of the ribs.

Arrange the ribs in a large roasting pan (cut in half if you need to, to make them fit). Add the water and cover the whole  pan tightly in foil.

Bake one and a half hours, until meat is very tender. Check occasionally that the water has not evaporated away, as this can burn your ribs. If you are doing more than one rack in the same pan, you need to increase the cook time to 1 hour and 45 minutes.

Preheat the grill or broiler. Grill or broil 4 minutes per side, watching carefully so that they don&#39;t burn. You can brush some of the BBQ sauce on before grilling or after if you wish.

My husband and I had a rib competition yesterday. He smoked his ribs I used this recipe. He said hands down mine were better. And I agree. These is a winner recipe!!

Made this recipe recently along with the sauce—a big hit for hubby and me. Very flavorful, easy, and moist!! Paired so well with your Dill Coleslaw. Next time I’ll also make the waffles to try this as a sandwich. As always, Carolyn, you make keto painless. Thank you!!!

These were a huge hit with my entire family and they were so so easy to make. Came out perfect and my husband said he could eat them once a week!

These are fantastic! If you’re looking for great ribs you owe it to yourself to try these.

OK....This recipe is AMAZING!! The only additional thing I do is add a splash of apple cider vinegar to the water to add some zing. Every time we make ribs, we are taken aback that they are keto approved!! 
Thank you Carolyn....you rock !!

The whole family loves this blend of spices for our ribs.  I make a double batch and keep it in my pantry.  Thank you for all the wonderful recipes that make eating keto easier!

I just made these on the weekend (again) for my new boyfriend and he loved them! I’ve been making them for years from the cookbook but wanted to pop in online to say how great the recipe is - delicious and also soooo easy to make!

I have ribs just waiting for this!  Looks great and sounds delicious.

Love all of your recipes! This is another winner!

Wow!  Perfect ribs!
You’re a keto genius!

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