Memorial Day BBQ
As we gather together this Memorial Day let us remember those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our freedoms.
Smoked Country Ribs with Apple Coleslaw
Smoked Country-Style Ribs with Sugar Free BBQ Sauce
Country-Style Ribs aren't really ribs. They come from the rib end of the loin near the shoulder. They have a lot more meat compared to typical ribs. Country-Style Ribs can be tough if not cooked properly.
Equipment
1 Smoker
Ingredients
Meat and Rub
- 4+ pounds Bone in country-style pork ribs
- 2 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 2 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1/4 tsp paprika
- 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 tsp monk fruit
Sugar Free BBQ Sauce
- 1/4 cup no sugar added ketchup
- 1/4 cup + 1 TBS tomato paste
- 1 cup water
- 1/3 cup swerve brown sugar
- 3 TBS apple cider vinegar
- 2 TBS Coconut Secrets coconut aminos
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp sea salt more or less if desired
- pepper to taste
Instructions
Meat and Rub
- Preheat smoker to 250.
- Mix garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, cayenne pepper, pepper, sea salt, and monk fruit in a small glass bowl.
- Rub seasoning into both sides of the country rib.
- Place on preheated smoker.
- Let smoke for around 3 hours. Or until the internal temperature is 185 degrees. You can also wrap them in aluminun with 1 hour left to be more tender.
- While meat is smoking prepare BBQ sauce.
Sugar Free BBQ Sauce
- Whisk all ingredients in a medium-sized saucepan, over medium heat.
- Bring to a boil.
- Turn down to low heat and simmer for 6-10 minutes or until thickened.
- Set as side to serve with ribs.
Nutrition
Serving: 6ozSodium: 939.3mgSugar: 2.4gFiber: 1.1gPotassium: 145mgCholesterol: 157.5mgCalories: 440kcalPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gSaturated Fat: 9gFat: 25.3gProtein: 46gCarbohydrates: 5.2g
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Apple Coleslaw
Typically coleslaws dressing is loaded with sugar. This recipe uses monk fruit to sweeten the dressing, I add the apples to add an extra bit of crunchy sweetness.
Ingredients
Dressing
- 1/2 cup soy free mayo Primal Kitchen Avocado Mayo
- 1/3 cup distilled vinegar
- 2 TBS spicy brown mustard
- 2 TBS monk fruit or stevia
- sea salt and pepper to taste
Slaw
- 32 oz tri-color undressed coleslaw
- 1/2 honeycrisp apple diced
- 1/4 sweet onion diced
Instructions
Dressing
- Whisk all dressing ingredients in a medium sized glass bowl.
Slaw
- Toss undressed coleslaw, diced apple, and sweet onion in a large glass bowl.
- Add dressing and toss.
- Can be made a head of time and stored in fridge.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.75cupsSodium: 261.2mgSugar: 5.6gFiber: 3.1gPotassium: 12.5mgCholesterol: 15mgCalories: 141kcalSaturated Fat: 1.5gFat: 12gProtein: 1.4gCarbohydrates: 8.8g
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And for dessert…..
Gluten Free Rhubarb Crunch
There is nothing healthy about this recipe. It is a treat to have on occasion. This recipe makes about 16 servings. Macro's may vary depending on how large or small you make the servings. Each serving is about 1 cup.
Ingredients
Crumb Topping
- 2 cups Namaste gluten free perfect flour blend
- 1 1/2 cups gluten free quick oats
- 2 1/4 cups brown sugar
- 1 cup salted butter melted
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp xanthan gum
- 1/2 tsp Salt
Rhubarb
- 8 cups fresh diced rhubarb
Syrup Mixture
- 2 cups granulated (white) sugar
- 4 TBS cornstarch
- 2 cups water
- 2 tsp vanilla
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Crumb Topping
- Melt butter
- Mix all crumb topping ingredients in a medium sized bowl; Namaste flour, gluten free oats, brown sugar, melted butter, cinnamon, xanthan gum, and salt.
- Press 1/2 of the crumb mixture in the bottom of a 9×13 baking pan. Save the other 1/2 for topping.
Rhubarb
- Cover bottom layer of crumb mixture with fresh diced rhubarb
Syrup Mixture
- In a medium saucepan combine sugar, cornstarch, water, and vanilla.
- Place on medium heat, cooking and stirring until thick and clear.
- Pour over rhubarb.
Crumb Topping
- Put remaining crumb mixture on top.
- Place in preheated oven and bake for 1 hour.
- May need to place baking sheet under to avoid hard to clean spills in the oven.
Serve with homemade whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cupSodium: 26.4mgSugar: 51.7gFiber: 2.4gPotassium: 60.4mgCholesterol: 32.5mgCalories: 420kcalMonounsaturated Fat: 3.3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gSaturated Fat: 7.3gFat: 12.1gProtein: 2.7gCarbohydrates: 74g
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