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low carb jerk bbq ribs cut into sections and arranged on a white platter

Low Carb Jerk BBQ Ribs


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  • Author: Mellissa Sevigny
  • Total Time: 3 hours 55 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

A sweet and spicy recipe for delicious low carb jerk BBQ ribs that is gluten free, keto and Paleo friendly!


Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 1 rack pork ribs (I used baby back)
  • 1/2 cup carribean jerk seasoning (find in spice aisle)

For the sauce

  • 1/4 cup tamari (gluten free) soy sauce (or coconut aminos)
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh ginger
  • 2 tablespoons orange zest
  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
  • 1/4 cup white vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
  • 3 tablespoons sugar substitute (honey for Paleo)
  • 1 teaspoon xanthan gum (or arrowroot powder for Paleo)

Instructions

  1. Coat the ribs generously with Jerk seasoning.
  2. Bake in the oven at 325 degrees (F) for 3 hours, or until tender.

For the sauce

  1. Combine the soy sauce (or coconut aminos), water, ginger, orange zest, orange juice, rice wine vinegar, white vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and dijon mustard in a small saucepan.
  2. Bring to a boil and simmer for about 8 minutes.
  3. Strain the sauce to remove the ginger and orange zest.
  4. Add the strained sauce back into the pan, and whisk in the sweetener and xanthan gum until smooth.
  5. Simmer for another 5 minutes until thickened.
  6. Coat the cooked ribs generously with the sauce and bake at 375 degrees (F) for another 30 minutes.
  7. Let rest for 10 minutes, then slice and serve.

Notes

Approx nutrition value per serving: 320 calories, 20g fat, 3g net carbs, 34g protein

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 3 hours + 45 minutes
  • Category: keto main dish
  • Method: oven
  • Cuisine: jamaican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: Approximately 4 ribs
  • Calories: 320
  • Fat: 20g
  • Carbohydrates: 3g
  • Protein: 34g