
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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