Low Carb Pork Ribs with a Tamarind Glaze

These low carb pork ribs are smothered in a tangy sugar-free sticky tamarind glaze before being oven-roasted to perfection!

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After buying some tamarind concentrate to make my crying tiger steak recipe, I used up some more to make a delicious low carb tamarind sauce. But I had more leftover, and was inspired by this Honey Tamarind Ribs recipe to make my own low carb version! The original version was cooked on the grill, but on the day I came to cook the ribs it was SO hot outside, that I decided to roast them in the oven instead. 

Tamarind has a strong flavor and I have balanced it with some sugar free honey. The combination works so well with these oven-roasted pork ribs! Oh and here's how to make the honey - or where to buy it!

How to Make Low Carb Pork Ribs with a Tamarind Glaze

Prepare the ribs by removing the membrane covering the bones of the ribs (if necessary) and removing any excess fat. Place on a baking sheet lined with a wire rack.

Make the glaze by combining low carb honey, tamarind concentrate, soy sauce, and ginger paste together in a bowl. 

Spread half the glaze over the ribs.

Roast in a preheated oven for 2½ - 3 hours or until they have reached an internal temperature of at least 175F. Brush the remaining marinade onto the ribs.

Let the ribs cool for five minutes before serving. Garnish with a few chopped green onions, if you like.

I absolutely love the sweet and sour flavors on these juicy meaty ribs!

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Low Carb Pork Ribs with a Tamarind Glaze

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These pork ribs are smothered in a tangy sugar-free and low carb sticky tamarind glaze before being oven-roasted to perfection!

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 3 hours hrs

Total Time 3 hours hrs 5 minutes mins

Makes: 4 Servings

Net Carbs: 2.7

Calories: 1040

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

 

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• 2½ - 3 lb pork loin back ribs
• ¼ cup low carb honey
• 2 tbs tamarind concentrate
• 2 tbs soy sauce or tamari
• 1 teaspoon ginger paste
• sliced green onions optional garnish

Equipment

• Splitz Tamarind Concentrate - 150 Gms
• Le Creuset Toughened Non-Stick Bakeware 
• ThermoPro TP-16 Digital Cooking Food Meat Thermometer

Step-by-Step Instructions

 

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1. Preheat the oven to 275F.
2. Prepare the ribs by removing the membrane covering the bones of the ribs (if necessary) and removing any excess fat. Place on a baking sheet lined with a wire rack.
3. Make the glaze by combining the sugar free honey, tamarind concentrate, soy sauce, and ginger paste together in a bowl. Spread half the glaze over the ribs.
4. Roast for 2½ - 3 hours or until they have reached an internal temperature of at least 175F. Brush the remaining marinade onto the ribs.
5. Let the ribs cool for five minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 1040kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 60gFat: 88gSaturated Fat: 26gCholesterol: 298mgSodium: 697mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 1.5gNet Carbs: 2.7g

Notes

Nutritional data is best estimate as carb count may change depending on which honey is used.

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Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is my best approximation. Net carbs are calculated as the total grams carbs minus the total grams of fiber.