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    Home » Recipes » Keto Pork Recipes

    Published: Oct 18, 2018 · by: Jennifer Banz · This post may contain affiliate links

    Sweet and Savory Keto BBQ Rib Rub

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    This sweet and savory keto BBQ dry rub recipe is not just for ribs...use it for pulled pork, shrimp, chicken, or pork chops!  I actually stole this recipe from my brother who is a master of seasoning meat for the grill.  Don't tell him!

    spices mixed together in a small jar with a spoon

    You could buy a BBQ Rib Rub in the store that is delicious...but do you know what else is in those rubs?  Corn syrup solids, microcrystalline cellulose, dextrose, and MSG.

    It only takes 10 minutes to make your own and avoid all of that junk and save a little money!

    This BBQ rib rub is not just for ribs, I love to use is on pulled pork, shrimp, chicken, pork chops, and on grilled corn on the cob.  Yes, I know corn on the Cobb isn't keto.

    spices in piles in a metal bowl

    How to make the best BBQ dry rub

    The ingredients in this recipe are sweetener, kosher salt, pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, ground mustard, turmeric, and chili powder.

    If you want the dry rub on the spicy side, you can kick it up with some ground cayenne pepper.

    For the sweetener, I used a sugar free sweetener to keep this BBQ rib rub keto.  You could also use brown sugar, which is what most rib rubs use.

    spices rib rub being sprinkled on a rack of ribs

    When I use this on my oven baked ribs, I apply a generous coat on all sides of the ribs.  Make sure you remove the silver skin on the bony side of the ribs so the rub can actually penetrate into the meat.

    To remove that tough skin, grab a piece of it at the corner of the ribs and tug until you get a good hold of it.  You can also use a paper towel so you don't lose your grip.  The skin should come off in one piece.

    Here is a great video showing how to remove the silver skin:

    There are some people who like to coat their meat with the BBQ Rib rub the night before, or a few hours before cooking.  This is not necessary, and the salt in the mixture will draw moisture from the meat.  15 minutes in advance is perfectly fine.

    I've used this rib rub on my Instant Pot Ribs, Instant Pot Pulled Pork, and Instant pot chicken!

     

    Sweet and Savory Keto BBQ Dry Rub

    This sweet and savory BBQ Rub is not just for ribs...use it for pulled pork, shrimp, chicken, or pork chops!
    5 from 12 votes
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    Course: pantry ingredient
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 0 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Servings: 10
    Calories: 12

    Ingredients

    • ¼ Cup Brown Sugar Sweetener (Click here to see my favorite on Amazon)
    • 1 Tablespoon Kosher salt
    • 1 Tablespoon Chili Powder
    • 2 teaspoons Ground black pepper
    • 2 teaspoons Smoked paprika
    • 2 teaspoons Garlic powder
    • 2 teaspoons Onion powder
    • 1 teaspoon Ground mustard
    • 1 teaspoon Turmeric
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    Instructions

    • Mix all ingredients and store in an air tight container.  

    Jennifer's tips

    • The ingredients will cake together if left to sit.  This is from lack of an anti-caking agent.  Simply shake the bottle before use.
    • If using this on ribs, be sure to remove the silver skin before applying the BBQ rib rub.
    • If you want the dry rub on the spicy side, you can kick it up with some cayenne.  
    Servings: 10

    Nutrition per serving

    Serving: 1Tablespoon | Calories: 12 | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 1g | Fiber: 1g

    Nutrition is provided as a courtesy only. Please re-calculate on your own with the ingredients and amounts you used for the most accurate data.

    Keyword :gluten free, recipe for keto bbq rub

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    1. Derrol says

      April 23, 2023 at 9:02 am

      5 stars
      I’ve been using this rub on my pellet grill ribs for years, and everyone loves them!

      Reply
    2. Andre Moret says

      April 01, 2023 at 6:44 pm

      5 stars
      Rave reviews from my guests!

      Reply
    3. Jennifer says

      December 05, 2022 at 10:45 am

      If I were to use normal brown sugar, would I still use the same amount?

      Reply
      • jenniferbanz says

        December 07, 2022 at 1:07 pm

        yep!

        Reply
    4. Ethel applegate says

      March 06, 2022 at 1:02 pm

      Sweetness it says 1/4 c. brown sugar sweetener? Splenda brown sugar blend is half brown sugar/half splenda. Does that mean 1/8c. in rub? I'm a diabetic and regularly cook with splenda.

      Reply
      • jenniferbanz says

        March 09, 2022 at 9:55 am

        I would avoid that sweetener if I was diabetic. The first ingredient is sugar.

        Reply
    5. Alice huffman says

      January 07, 2022 at 4:36 am

      5 stars
      I didn't have smoked paprika, so I used Himalayan salt in its place.

      Reply
      • Kenny says

        May 20, 2022 at 4:39 pm

        Those are totally different things.

        Reply
        • Andre Moret says

          April 01, 2023 at 6:43 pm

          5 stars
          I didn't have brown sugar so I used salt in its place.

    6. Sue says

      October 05, 2021 at 5:28 am

      I used this rub on a pork picnic roast and cooked it in the pressure cooker. The flavour was outstanding! Hubby absolutely loved it!

      Reply
    7. Jill says

      September 07, 2021 at 8:19 pm

      5 stars
      This rub is so good, it’s now my forever go to for dry rubs. Makes the BEST pulled pork! I’ve made it keto and non keto, both excellent!

      Reply
    8. AmberB says

      August 01, 2021 at 8:00 am

      5 stars
      This rub was so good! The whole family just ate it up and their not usually big on pork loin. We didn't even need to add a sauce after, it was so GOOD!!

      Reply
    9. Stacey Netzel says

      June 01, 2021 at 4:30 pm

      Sounds good. Can I use regular salt instead of kosher salt?

      Reply
      • AmberB says

        August 01, 2021 at 8:02 am

        I used regular salt and it was still really good!

        Reply
    10. Christine says

      January 19, 2021 at 8:19 pm

      I tried this rub and it is real good. Will be using this recipe again!

      Reply
    11. Angelica Weaver says

      October 29, 2020 at 4:41 pm

      5 stars
      I loved it, but my son found it too spicy, and 1 used 1 tsp of salt and 1 tsp of chili powder. Next time, I'll use half of that. ?

      Reply
    12. Alex says

      July 19, 2020 at 9:37 am

      I've got about 4 pounds of ribs -- do I need to double this seasoning recipe?

      Reply
      • jenniferbanz says

        July 20, 2020 at 10:07 am

        I think it should be enough

        Reply
    13. Jennifer Carmical says

      March 13, 2020 at 8:41 pm

      How many carbs does this have?

      Reply
      • jenniferbanz says

        March 14, 2020 at 10:00 am

        1 net carb per tablespoon

        Reply
    14. Scott says

      February 03, 2020 at 5:53 pm

      5 stars
      Followed the recipe exactly and tried on boneless chicken thighs and it's extremely good! I've been trying to find rubs that are low carb for ribs or chicken since those have been my go to meats on keto. My wife isn't doing keto and loved it as well. Couldn't believe the sugar and salt content of rubs. Can't wait to try this on some slow cooked ribs.

      Reply
      • Krista Gilbert says

        September 07, 2020 at 7:15 am

        5 stars
        Used this rub on a pork loin in the slow cooker and it was absolutely amazing. It took 8 hours too fall apart on low setting but it did not toughen up and did not dry out. (I also added dr.pepper) so probably off the radar for keto. But i drained the meat after so

        Reply
    15. E says

      January 24, 2020 at 11:21 am

      Could you use regular swerve granular or lakanto instead of the brown sugar substitute? Would that highly impact the flavor profile? Thank you.

      Reply
      • jenniferbanz says

        January 28, 2020 at 11:53 am

        Yes, I don't think it would make much difference

        Reply
    16. Barbara B says

      October 26, 2019 at 12:28 pm

      5 stars
      I've made this several times now and it's gotten rave reviews, including from "Mr. Picky" 😛

      Reply
      • jenniferbanz says

        October 28, 2019 at 10:08 am

        That's so great to hear!

        Reply
    17. Cheryl says

      October 05, 2019 at 5:18 pm

      5 stars
      It is the best BBQ rub recipe! I added some cayenne pepper and omitted the turmeric since I was out and then rubbed it onto a pork loin for your crock pot pork loin recipe. I've been searching for awhile for the perfect crock pot pulled pork and thanks to you (and this rub),I have found it!

      Reply
    18. Mark says

      April 18, 2019 at 3:03 pm

      5 stars
      I followed the recipe for this rub to the T! It is fantastic!

      Reply

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