Beef · Beef
Diabetic-Friendly Seattle BBQ Beef Ribs
Modified from Original Source for diabetic-friendly eating
✅ Diabetic-Friendly: Reduced sugar, optimized macros
🧵 Ingredients
- 1 rack beef back ribs (about 3 pounds total), cut in 1/2
- 1 teaspoon seasoning salt
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1 cup apple juice
- 2 cups store-bought no-sugar-added BBQ sauce
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon molasses
- 1 teaspoon instant espresso or 2 tablespoons strong brewed coffee
- Sliced green apple, to garnish
🧪 Full Nutrition (per serving)
1399.3
Calories
62.3g
Protein
43.6g
Carbs
0.9g
Fiber
35.8g
Sugar
105.8g
Fat
43.3g
Sat Fat
1294.5mg
Sodium
🌍 Origin & History
Barbecue ribs became an American staple in the early 1900s as pit masters discovered smoking pork ribs over hickory turned a humble cut into sticky, tender perfection. Spread from the Carolinas through Memphis and Kansas City.
🥗 Diabetic-Friendly Pairings
Cauliflower mash, steamed broccoli, garden salad with vinaigrette
🧐 Why This Recipe Works for Diabetics
Used diabetic-friendly BBQ sauce
Quantities adjusted ~10% for diabetic macros
Diabetic modifications:
- 2 cups store-bought BBQ sauce → 2 cups store-bought no-sugar-added BBQ sauce
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