# Keto 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!

**Prep time:** 10 minutes
**Cook time:** 1 hour 30 minutes
**Total time:** 1 hour 40 minutes
**Servings:** 6
**Calories:** 455 kcal

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## Ingredients

### Dry Rub
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

### Ribs
- 1 rack pork spare ribs
- 1 cup water
- 1 recipe Easy Sugar-Free BBQ Sauce (if desired)

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## Shopping List

### 🥩 Meat & Poultry
- [ ] 1 rack pork spare ribs

### 🧂 Spices & Seasonings
- [ ] Kosher salt (need 1 Tbsp.)
- [ ] Chili powder (need 1 Tbsp.)
- [ ] Paprika (need 1 Tbsp.)
- [ ] Garlic powder (need 1 tsp.)
- [ ] Onion powder (need 1 tsp.)
- [ ] Dried oregano (need 1 tsp.)
- [ ] Black pepper (need 1 tsp.)
- [ ] Cayenne pepper (need ¼ tsp.)

### 🧂 Pantry
- [ ] Easy Sugar-Free BBQ Sauce (optional)

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## Instructions

1. **Preheat oven.** Preheat oven to 425°F. (Note: Handwritten note suggests 450°F @ 30 min, then 275°F @ 1 hr)

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

3. **Season and prep ribs.** 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.

4. **Bake.** Bake 1 & ½ hours, until meat is very tender. Check occasionally that the water has not evaporated away, as this can burn your ribs.

5. **Grill or broil (optional).** Preheat grill or broiler. Grill or broil 6 to 8 minutes, watching carefully so that they don't burn. You can brush some of the BBQ sauce on before grilling or after, that's up to you.

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## Serving Ideas

- Serve with coleslaw and pickles
- Pair with cauliflower mash or green beans
- Brush with sugar-free BBQ sauce for added flavor

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## Nutrition

**Per serving (2 ribs):**
- Calories: 455 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 1.3g
- Protein: 33.2g
- Fat: 31g
- Fiber: 0.5g

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## Notes

- The nutritional information does not include the Easy BBQ Sauce
- **Course:** Main Course
- **Cuisine:** American
- **Keywords:** dry rub recipe, dry rub ribs, keto ribs
- **Author:** Carolyn Ketchum - All Day I Dream About Food