Keto Bacon Wrapped Ribs

Name: Keto Bacon Wrapped Ribs
Prep time: 375 min
Cook time: 165 min
Total time: 540 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: keto
Ingredients: Pork ribs; Olive Or Extra Virgin Olive Oil; Salt; Black pepper; Paprika; Onion powder; Garlic powder; Thyme, dried; Oregano, dried; Basil, dried; Bacon; Butter, unsalted; Honey; Liquid Stevia

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Prepare Time 375 minutes

Cook Time 165 minutes

It’s the 21st century - why wouldn’t you wrap ribs in bacon? Meaty pork ribs are marinated in a red-orange dry rub until they tenderize and absorb the flavors. Contrary to how traditional ribs are made, you’ll be slicing your ribs before cooking them and wrapping each rib in slices of bacon. Instead of grilled, your Keto bacon wrapped ribs are cook in an oven at a high heat and then a very low heat for multiple hours. This way, the bacon is crispy on the outside and the rib meat is still juicy and easy to pull off the bone. No rack of ribs are complete until they’re glazed in a sticky-sweet sauce - this recipe is no different! Your bacon wrapped ribs are finished with a brushing of honey butter sweetened with Keto-friendly liquid stevia. Use this recipe for meal prepping or as the main course to your lunch or dinner. ### Should I Weigh My Servings In Grams Or Ounces? Whether you’re portioning your meals for meal prepping or eating at the dinner table, you need a small kitchen scale to weigh out your macros. If you live in the United States, you’ll be more used to weighing things in ounces and pounds. However, grams are much smaller than ounces, and therefore more accurate. While on the Keto diet, you will be best off measuring your meals in grams. ### Use Thin-Sliced Bacon You might be tempted to pull out the thick-sliced “good” bacon. In this recipe, however, it’s best to use thin-sliced bacon. Thinner slices are easier to manipulate and wrap around the ribs. Plus, thicker slices would make the ribs too salty. Remember, protein only makes up about 25% of your daily Keto diet, and the focus should be on healthy fats! Jessica L.

How to make Keto Bacon Wrapped Ribs

Prepare the ribs in advance so they have time to marinate. Please note the ingredients list only accounts for the rib MEAT. For each ounce of meat, include an ounce of bone. To make 4 servings, you will need at least 22 ounces of raw ribs with bones. Rub a clean rack of ribs down with olive oil, making sure to massage any fat marbling. Combine salt, pepper, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, thyme, oregano, and basil to make the dry rub. Rub the spices into the oiled ribs until the meat is completely coated. Place the ribs in a Ziploc bag or airtight container to marinate in your refrigerator for at least 6 hours, but overnight to a full 24 hours would be best.
After marinating, you can turn on your oven to preheat to 500 degrees. Line a sheet tray with aluminum foil to catch drippings, and set a baking rack over the tray. Slice the marinated ribs into individual pieces, leaving the bone intact. One by one, wrap each rib in 2 slices of bacon, tucking loose ends under the slices. Place the wrapped ribs on your prepared baking rack.
Place the tray of bacon wrapped ribs in the oven to bake for 30 minutes. Near the end of the 30 minutes, melt butter in a small dish and mix it with honey and liquid stevia. You can adjust the liquid stevia at your discretion for more or less sweetness. After 30 minutes, take the ribs out of the oven and reduce the temperature to 300 degrees. Brush the sweet honey butter mixture all over the ribs until they are completely coated and glossy.
Return the ribs to the oven to cook for an additional 2 hours, minimum. This will leave the rib meat tender and juicy but it will still stick to the bone. If you’d like the ribs to cook to fall-off-the-bone doneness, you can reduce the temperature to 250 degrees and cook for 4 or more hours. When the ribs are done cooking, take them out of the oven to rest for several minutes. Let the ribs rest for 10-15 minutes before you cut into them. If you’re measuring your servings with the bone intact, each serving will be about 3 ½ ounces. Without the bone, each serving will be about 2 ¾ ounces.

Ingredients of Keto Bacon Wrapped Ribs

Ingredient	Quantity
1. Pork ribs	undefined
2. Olive Or Extra Virgin Olive Oil	undefined
3. Salt	undefined
4. Black pepper	undefined
5. Paprika	undefined
6. Onion powder	undefined
7. Garlic powder	undefined
8. Thyme, dried	undefined
9. Oregano, dried	undefined
10. Basil, dried	undefined
11. Bacon	undefined
12. Butter, unsalted	undefined
13. Honey	undefined
14. Liquid Stevia	undefined

Keto Bacon Wrapped Ribs nutrients

caloriesKCal: 450.618 caloriesKJ: 1885.384 totalCarbs: 1.61 diabetesCarbsADA: 1.61 netCarbs: 1.362 diabetesCarbs: 1.365 fiber: 0.241 starch: 0.216 sugar: 0.923 addedSugar: 0.87 sugarAlcohols: 0.042 protein: 28.27 fat: 36.168 transFat: 0.319 monousatFat: 15.485 polyunsatFat: 3.464 omega3Fat: 0.151 omega6Fat: 3.195 saturatedFat: 14.332 cholesterol: 125.424 vitaminA: 59.824 vitaminC: 0.073 vitaminD: 2.112 vitaminE: 0.765 vitaminK: 3.746 vitaminB1: 0.411 vitaminB2: 0.343 vitaminB3: 5.985 vitaminB5: 0.782 vitaminB6: 0.371 vitaminB12: 1.029 potassium: 346.141 magnesium: 25.51 calcium: 45.39 iron: 1.831 zinc: 4.12 copper: 0.137 phosphorus: 270.038 sodium: 638.028 selenium: 37.449 folate: 4.138 choline: 93.979 alcohol: 0 caffeine: 0 gluten: 0 manganese: 0.055 conjugatedLinoleicAcid: 0.068 phyticAcid: 6.782 xylitol: 0 isomalt: 0 sorbitol: 0 maltitol: 0 lactitol: 0 erythritol: 0 pinitol: 0.002 inositol: 0.04 mannitol: 0

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I eat fast food on a keto diet?

It's possible to make keto-friendly choices at fast food restaurants by opting for bunless burgers, grilled chicken, salads, and avoiding high-carb condiments and sides.

Can I drink alcohol on a keto diet?

Alcohol can be consumed in moderation on a keto diet, but keep in mind that some alcoholic beverages are high in carbs. Stick to options like dry wines or spirits with low-carb mixers.

Is fruit allowed on a keto diet?

While many fruits are high in carbs, some berries like strawberries and blackberries can be consumed in moderation on a keto diet.

Is counting macros necessary on a keto diet?

Counting macros (carbs, fats, and proteins) can be helpful to ensure you're staying within your desired keto ratios. However, some people find success without strict tracking.

Can I build muscle on a keto diet?

Yes, it's possible to build muscle on a keto diet by consuming adequate protein and engaging in resistance training. Protein intake supports muscle growth and repair.

Author David Brown

Keto Bacon Wrapped Ribs

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I eat fast food on a keto diet?

Can I drink alcohol on a keto diet?

Is fruit allowed on a keto diet?

Is counting macros necessary on a keto diet?

Can I build muscle on a keto diet?

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