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Low Calorie Grilled Ribs

Low Calorie Grilled Ribs

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These Low Calorie Grilled Ribs are so delicious, and you can choose to make this recipe with beef or pork ribs. Cooking instructions have been included for both!
The nutrition is based off pork ribs, the average pork rib is about 160 calories and the average beef rib is about 187. So the calories won't change too much as the rest of the ingredients stay the same.
Special Tip: Keep the entire meal healthy with these 10 Best Low Calorie BBQ Side Dishes!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 20 servings
Calories 198 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

Dry Rub:

  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1 tablespoon garlic salt
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder

Instructions
 

Beef Ribs:

  • Remove the ribs from the package and then pull the membrane off the back of the ribs and discard it.
  • Rub all sides of the ribs with the dry rub.
  • Preheat the grill on low for 15 minutes while the ribs rest outside the fridge.
  • Cook ribs over indirect heat by placing them on the side of the grill that is not heated.
  • Close the grill and cook 2 hours.
  • Brush with the barbecue sauce and then flip the ribs over before brushing with more barbecue sauce.
  • Continue cooking over indirect heat until meat easily pulls away from the bone, about 30-60 minutes more.
  • Remove from the grill and cover loosely with foil. Rest for 10-15 minutes.
  • Slice and serve with more barbecue sauce on the side.

Pork Ribs:

  • Remove the ribs from the package and then pull the membrane off the back of the ribs and discard it.
  • Rub all sides of the ribs with the dry rub.
  • Preheat the grill on low for 15 minutes while the ribs rest outside the fridge.
  • Place the ribs on the grill with the meat side down.
  • Cover the grill and cook the ribs on low for 45 minutes.
  • Brush with the barbecue sauce and then flip the ribs over before brushing with more barbecue sauce.
  • Cook the ribs bone side down for 10 to 15 minutes on low.
  • Remove from the grill and cover loosely with foil. Rest for 10-15 minutes.
  • Slice and serve with more barbecue sauce on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ribCalories: 198kcalCarbohydrates: 6.2gProtein: 24.6gFat: 7.7gSaturated Fat: 2.9gCholesterol: 77mgSodium: 89mgPotassium: 315mgFiber: 0gSugar: 5.9gCalcium: 18mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Low Calorie BBQ Ribs, Low Calorie Beef Ribs, Low Calorie Grilled Ribs, Low Calorie Pork Ribs
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