Serious Eats Cook The Book: Smoky Oven-roasted Spareribs Recipe

Total time: 254 minutes

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Net Carbs are 2% of calories per serving, at 26g per serving. Although the amount is above what's considered keto-friendly, it shouldn't kick you out of ketosis.

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Keto & Health Insights for Serious Eats Cook The Book: Smoky Oven-roasted Spareribs Recipe

  • Net Carbs are 2% of calories per serving, at 26g per serving. This food is a little higher than what's considered keto-friendly but it falls within a range that won't kick you out of ketosis. Take into account any foods you've already consumed. It's recommended that you track the macros of your daily food consumptions—this makes it easier to avoid overconsumption.
  • This food contains trans fat, a type of fat that's considered extremely unhealthy. Trans-fatty acids elevate bad cholesterol and lowers good cholesterol. And increases the likelihood for heart disease, strokes, and Type 2 diabetes. The FDA has mostly banned high amounts of trans-fatty acids in prepared foods, but you can still find trans fat quantities on food labels. Especially for most fast-food meals. Learn more about unhealthy fats.
  • This meal's calories per serving is around 40% of a standard 2,000 calorie diet and probably higher if your calorie limit is lower than 2,000. If you plan to eat more meals later in the day, you should reconsider this item. If the portion size of this meal is large and satiates your appetite, and keeps you full until much later in the day, then you shouldn't have any worries. The problem is if you eat a lot of calories later, which puts you at risk for overconsumption.
  • This food's %DV (daily value percentage) for sodium is 73%. At 1676mg, it's considered high in sodium according to the FDA's standard for %DV (daily value percentage), which considers any food with %DV of more than 20% as high in sodium. The organization recommends 2300mg of sodium as the daily limit. High sodium is believed to be associated with health problems such as heart disease, strokes, high blood pressure, and kidney malfunctions. There's also a belief that diets with high amounts of salt correlates with obesity, but the link hasn't proven to be so direct. Instead, salt may trigger overeating by increasing the feeling of hunger, according to studies referenced in this WebMD article about salt & obesity. Add-ons such as sauces and condiments are the usual high-sodium culprits in most restaurant meals. Sodium additives are responsible for most high sodium amounts in packaged foods, especially frozen meals. For most adults, a healthy range for daily maximum sodium consumption is between 1500-2300mg; foods should be within 5%-20% DV per serving.

Serious Eats Cook The Book: Smoky Oven-roasted Spareribs Recipe Nutrition Label

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 4 servings   ( 765 g )
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 1684
Total Fat: 133g
Saturated Fat: 43g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 22g
Monounsaturated Fat: 48g
Trans Fat: 1g
Cholesterol: 454mg
Sodium: 1676mg
Total Carbohydrates: 26g
Dietary Fiber: 0g
Sugar: 21g
Protein: 88g
Calcium: 119mg Iron: 6mg
Potassium: 1693mg Vitamin A: 17mcg
Vitamin C: 4mg Vitamin D: 13mcg

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups cider vinegar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 cup ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons worcestershire sauce
  • 3 tablespoons light brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon liquid smoke
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 4 to 6 pounds spareribs, cut in half

Instructions

Visit Serious Eats's website to view the recipe instructions. (Via Edamam)