Keto Rib Recipe {Low Carb, Slow Cooker, THM:S, Sugar-Free} (2024)

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Slow Cooker Keto Rib Recipe
{THM:S, Low Carb, Ketogenic, Sugar-Free}

A couple of weeks ago, I saw that our local butcher shop was running a special on St. Louis style ribs, and as a rib fanatic, I just HAD to jump on the sale!

Now, I LOVE smoked ribs, but since we don’t have a smoker, I had to find a way to mimic that slow-smoked flavor in my own kitchen, and I landed on my slow cooker.

After, all it can cook meat low and slow, melding all of the flavors, until it falls off the bone – but still with a nice crust of seasoning on the outside.

It was going to be perfect.

The only other piece of the delicious rib puzzle, then, was the seasoning.

I settled on my perfect rib rub:

  • 2 T Himalayan Salt
  • 1 T Smoked Paprika
  • 1 T Onion Powder
  • 1 T Garlic Powder
  • 1 T Cumin
  • 2 tsp. Black Pepper
  • 1-2 T of Granulated Lakanto Sweetner (use depending upon how sweet & spicy you like your ribs)

Of course, it wouldn’t be a complete southern-style rib meal without some Keto Broccoli Salad and Keto Coleslaw!

Making the ribs, however, is just about the easiest meal you’ll ever make:

Mix the rib rub in a bowl or plastic bag. Then, line your slow cooker with a slow cooker liner, if desired.

Using about 5 pounds of thawed St. Louis Style Ribs (or however many will fit upright in your slow cooker), rub the rib rub in a thick layer over both sides of the ribs. You most likely will not use up all of the rib rub.

Place the ribs upright in the slow cooker. I usually set them up in a circular pattern in the slow cooker to maximize the amount of ribs I can fit into it.

Place the lid on the slow cooker and cook for 8 hours on low.

When the ribs are cooked, remove gently from the slow cooker and place them on a large cutting board or tray to rest for 5-10 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Keto Rib Recipe {Low Carb, Slow Cooker, THM:S, Sugar-Free} (2)As far as macros go, my Keto Rib Recipe is about as Keto as it gets:

This Recipe makes 12, 5oz servings:

270 Calories
22g of Fat
0g Carbohydrates
19g Protein

I highly suggest that you pair these ribs with a delicious, Keto-friendly BBQ Sauce, such as !

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Slow Cooker Keto Ribs

Author:Gretchen

Recipe type:Entree

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Serves:12 servings

Ingredients

  • For The Ribs Rub:
  • 2 T Himalayan Salt
  • 1 T Smoked Paprika
  • 1 T Onion Powder
  • 1 T Garlic Powder
  • 1 T Cumin
  • 2 tsp. Black Pepper
  • 1-2 T of Granulated Lakanto Sweetner (use depending upon how sweet & spicy you like your ribs)
  • 5 pounds St. Louis Style Ribs

Instructions

  1. Mix the rib rub in a bowl or plastic bag. Then, line your slow cooker with a slow cooker liner, if desired.
  2. Using about 5 pounds of thawed St. Louis Style Ribs (or however many will fit upright in your slow cooker), rub the rib rub in a thick layer over both sides of the ribs. You most likely will not use up all of the rib rub.
  3. Place the ribs upright in the slow cooker. I usually set them up in a circular pattern in the slow cooker to maximize the amount of ribs I can fit into it.
  4. Place the lid on the slow cooker and cook for 8 hours on low.
  5. When the ribs are cooked, remove gently from the slow cooker and place them on a large cutting board or tray to rest for 5-10 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

xoxo,
Gretchen

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FAQs

Are ribs good for keto diet? ›

These dry rub ribs are so tender, they practically melt in your mouth. With my sugar-free dry rub recipe, they are paleo and keto friendly. After a long slow braising, you can grill them or broil them. Seriously the best low carb ribs recipe ever.

What can you use instead of apple cider vinegar for ribs in a slow cooker? ›

Rice wine vinegar (aka rice vinegar) has a slightly tangy and acidic flavor. Like white wine vinegar, it doesn't have the fruitiness. Still, you can also ¼ teaspoon of citrus fruit juice or table sugar for every tablespoon of rice wine vinegar to replace apple cider vinegar.

Is ribs good for diabetics? ›

Additionally, meats with higher fat content should be avoided with diabetes. This includes pork or beef ribs, beef brisket, and different types of steak. Red meat is also associated with an increased risk of heart disease and cancer, which is already problematic for individuals with diabetes.

Can I eat ribs and lose weight? ›

Beef Ribs Keep You Full Longer

The best part about beef ribs is that the protein content forces your body to take longer to digest them, leaving you feeling full for longer. This benefits those trying to lose weight and maintain a healthy lifestyle.

What liquid is best for ribs? ›

You may, if desired, spritz or mop your ribs while smoking with a liquid of your choice. Apple juice or cider, butter, Dr. Pepper, apple cider vinegar, beer… there are plenty of options.

Do I need liquid in slow cooker for ribs? ›

Don't worry that the ribs go into the slow cooker without liquid; the heat is gentle enough that the ribs do not burn, and the meat releases liquid as it cooks, so it braises in its own spiced juices.

Is ribs high in carbs? ›

Like most meats, a rack of ribs is incredibly low in carbs and fiber; it's all protein and fat. So as long as you're not slathering on that sticky sweet barbecue sauce all the time, ribs (especially nutrient-dense Ibérico pork ribs like St. Louis Ribs or a 4-Rib Rack) are ideal for keeping carbs to a minimum.

What meats are good for ketosis? ›

Nearly all minimally processed meats are good sources of keto-friendly protein, including beef, chicken, fish, shellfish, pork, turkey, bison, and lamb. A 100-gram serving of these meats typically contains 17-21 grams of protein. Fattier cuts, like bacon and sausage, are lower in protein than leaner cuts.

Is Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ sauce keto-friendly? ›

In fact, Sweet Baby Ray's new sauces compliment a variety of dietary needs. In addition to being keto-friendly, they're also gluten free, vegan, and vegetarian. The new sauces come in two flavors: original and hickory. Each serving has only 1 gram of sugar and 1 gram of net carbs.

Do pork ribs have carbs? ›

Pork ribs, spare, fresh (3 ounce) contains 0g total carbs, 0g net carbs, 25.8g fat, 24.7g protein, and 338 calories.

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