Baby Back Ribs, Keto Coleslaw and Keto Nutty Brussel Sprouts

Background: Elevate your BBQ fare with baby back ribs, keto coleslaw and nutty brussel sprouts – a crowd pleaser.

Baby Back Ribs Rub

• 4 tablespoons brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons Kosher salt
• 1 tablespoon ancho chili pepper powder
• 1 tablespoon ground coriander
• 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 tablespoon black pepper
• 1/2 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• Slab of baby back ribs

Keto Coleslaw & Dressing

• 2 carrots
• 1/2 small purple cabbage
• 1/2 large green cabbage
• 1/3 cup mayonnaise
• 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 3 tablespoons Swerve confectioners’-style sweetner
• 1 teaspoon poppy seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Keto Nutty Brussel Sprouts

• 3 cups Brussel Sprouts
• 3 tablespoons Sherry vinegar
• 3 tablespoons Swerve brown sugar
• 1 -2 tablespoon finely minced shallot
• 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon salt
• Fresh ground pepper
• 1/3 cup walnut oil
• 3/4 cup chopped walnuts

Instructions for Baby Back Ribs

1. Pre-heat oven to 300 degrees.
2. Mix all rub ingredients in a bowl.
3. Pat slab of ribs dry with paper towels. Place ribs bone side up on prepared baking sheet.
4. Use 1/3 of the spice rub mixture and sprinkle and rub onto slab.  Turn slab over and sprinkle and rub the rest of the spice mixture on meat/fat side of ribs.
5. Fold the parchment paper over the ribs, covering the entire slab then do the same with the foil.
6. Place in oven and set a timer for 1 hour. 
7. After the first hour fold both the parchment and the foil back exposing the entire slab of ribs and cook another 30 minutes. 
8. Turn oven off and leave ribs in over the final 30 minutes.
9. Don’t Open the Oven Door.

Instructions for Keto Coleslaw & Dressing

1. Coarsely grate the carrots.
2. Core the cabbages and cut into thin shreds.
3. Place the rest of the ingredients in a small jar with a tight-fitting lid.
4. Shake vigorously until well mixed; pour over slaw mixture and mix thoroughly.
5. Taste the coleslaw and adjust seasonings according to taste.

Instructions for Keto Nutty Brussel Sprouts

1. Cut off the ends of the brussel sprouts and then cut in half.
2. Steam on stove top until fork tender.
3. While sprouts are steaming, place all ingredients except nuts in a jar with a tightly fitting lid.
4. Shake jar vigorously until mixed well.
5. When sprouts are cooked, place in large bowl and pour dressing and walnuts over and mix well. 
6. Cover, leave at room temperature and stir occasionally.
7. Taste and add salt as needed.