Learn how to bake keto Cajun ribs slowly so they are tender and falling off the bone! The dry rub and braising recipe are perfect.
Cajun Ribs
For this recipe, you’ll use pre-made Cajun seasoning so that you don’t have to sit and measure out a bunch of different spices. Cajun seasoning is made of a combination of paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, pepper, and oregano. You might find some varieties have different ingredients than that, but those are the most common spices.
If you love Cajun spices, then make these keto air fryer Cajun chicken strips next. They have lots of the same spices and are a crispy lunch idea or topping for salad.
I used Cajun seasoning in the dry rub for these pork ribs. To make them even spicier, I added more paprika and some chili powder. If you prefer mild flavors, then use less paprika or leave it out entirely.
Keto Oven-Baked Ribs
Have you ever made ribs in the oven? It is one of my favorite ways to make pork ribs. When you cook them at a low heat (I did 200 degrees F) they cook the meat at a slow enough rate for it to tenderize while the flavors caramelize and infuse deep into the meat.
They won’t dry out if you make and use the braising liquid correctly. The braising liquid will boil and create steam inside the foil packet that will keep moisture in the ribs where it belongs.
Sweet and Spicy Ribs
One of the best things about these Cajun ribs is the combination of sweet and spicy flavors. The dry rub is full of smoky heat. The braising liquid is sweet and tangy.
When you pair them together, you’ll smell and taste the sweetness first, and then as you eat the ribs, your mouth will fill with smoky heat. It’s incredible!
What To Eat With Ribs
Since these ribs are spicy and remind me of BBQ cookouts, I like to serve them with keto-friendly versions of cookout recipes. Keto cauliflower potato salad is low-carb and made with the same kind of dressing that you love in potato salad.
Keto creamy cucumber salad is a wonderful way to use garden cucumbers. They are smothered in a creamy dill sauce that stands out and cools down your taste buds.
Add some keto garlic knots or low-carb rosemary rolls to the table to give your mouth a respite from the spicy ribs. They are both perfect choices.
How To Store Leftover Ribs
The best way to store leftover pork ribs is in an airtight food storage container and keep them in the refrigerator. They will stay fresh for up to three days. Reheat them in the microwave or oven. They will soften up beautifully in the microwave.
Keto Cajun Baked Pork Ribs Recipe
Here’s the list of ingredients to make these keto Cajun baked pork ribs. Exact measurements and instructions are located in the printable recipe card, just a little bit further below.
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 3 hours
Servings: 8
Net Carbs: 1 net carb per serving
Ingredients:
For the dry rub:
Boneless pork ribs
Swerve brown sugar substitute
Cajun seasoning
Chili powder
Paprika
Salt
For the braising liquid:
Swerve brown sugar substitute
Minced garlic
Apple cider vinegar
Worcestershire sauce
White cooking wine
Instructions:
Preheat the oven to 200 degrees.
Mix together all the ingredients for the braising liquid, and whisk to combine.
Place pork ribs in a large mixing bowl, and sprinkle with dry rub ingredients. Rub seasonings into the ribs.
Fold together two large pieces of tin foil to make one large packet piece.
Place tin foil paper onto a large baking sheet.
Layer the pork ribs in the center of the baking sheet.
Fold the sides of the tin foil up, and pinch closed, but leave top open.
Pour the mixture into the tin foil packet, and over the ribs.
Fold top of the tin foil packet closed tightly.
Bake ribs for 3 hours in the oven.
When ribs are done, you can baste with braising liquid and place ribs under the broiler if desired.
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Keto Cajun Baked Pork Ribs
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Whisk
- Aluminum Foil
- Basting Brush
Ingredients
Ribs and Dry Rub
- 4 pounds Boneless Pork Ribs
- 1/2 cup Swerve Brown Sugar Substitute
- 1 1/2 tbsp Cajun Seasoning
- 1 tbsp Chili Powder
- 2 tsp Paprika
Braising Liquid
- 2 tbsp Swerve Brown Sugar Substitute
- 3 tsp Minced Garlic
- 2 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
- 2/3 cup White Cooking Wine
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200 degrees.
- Mix together all of the ingredients for the braising liquid, and whisk to combine well.
- Place the pork ribs in a large mixing bowl, and sprinkle with the dry rub ingredients. Rub the seasonings into the pork ribs.
- Fold together two large pieces of tin foil to make one large packet piece.
- Place the tin foil paper onto a large baking sheet.
- Layer the pork ribs in the center of the baking sheet.
- Fold the sides of the tin foil up, and pinch closed, but leave the top open.
- Pour the liquid mixture into the tin foil packet, and over the ribs.
- Fold the tops of the tin foil packet closed tightly.
- Bake the ribs for 3 hours in the oven.
- When done, you can baste with the braising liquid and place the ribs under the broiler if desired.
Notes
Net Carbs: 1 Net Carb Per Serving The nutritional information for this recipe is calculated as a courtesy and is approximate only. I cannot guarantee the accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipes on this site.
Spicy Keto Recipes
If you enjoyed these sweet and spicy Cajun ribs, here are some more spicy keto recipes you should make next. All of them will light up your tastebuds!
