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Keto Chipotle Lime Slow Cooker Ribs

Spicy and smoky slow cooker ribs finished with fresh lime and keto-friendly BBQ sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 7 hours
Total Time 7 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American / Mexican-Inspired
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 lb pork ribs
  • 2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • ½ tsp chipotle powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ½ cup no-added-sugar BBQ sauce
  • 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 1 tsp lime zest

Method
 

  1. Remove the membrane from the ribs.
  2. Combine smoked paprika, cumin, chipotle powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Rub the seasoning evenly over both sides of the ribs.
  4. Arrange the ribs inside the slow cooker.
  5. Brush lightly with some of the BBQ sauce.
  6. Cover and cook on LOW for 6–8 hours, until tender.
  7. Mix the remaining BBQ sauce with fresh lime juice and lime zest.
  8. Transfer the ribs carefully to a baking sheet.
  9. Brush the chipotle lime sauce over the cooked ribs.
  10. Broil for 2–4 minutes until lightly browned.

Notes

Add most of the lime juice after slow cooking so the fresh citrus flavor remains noticeable.