Food Network Rack-o-ribs Hero Recipe

Total time: 135 minutes

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Net Carbs are 8% of calories per serving, at 32g 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 Food Network Rack-o-ribs Hero Recipe

  • Net Carbs are 8% of calories per serving, at 32g 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's %DV (daily value percentage) for sodium is 33%. At 768mg, 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.

Food Network Rack-o-ribs Hero Recipe Nutrition Label

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 4 servings   ( 269 g )
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 387
Total Fat: 19g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 74mg
Sodium: 768mg
Total Carbohydrates: 34g
Dietary Fiber: 2g
Sugar: 24g
Protein: 23g
Calcium: 81mg Iron: 2mg
Potassium: 535mg Vitamin A: 85mcg
Vitamin C: 4mg Vitamin D: 1mcg

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon granulated garlic
  • One 1 1/2-pound meaty rack baby back ribs
  • One 12-inch soft hero roll, split
  • Sliced onion and dill pickle slices, for serving
  • 3/4 cup ketchup
  • 1/4 cup cider vinegar
  • 1/3 cup light brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons honey mustard
  • 2 teaspoons hot sauce
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon granulated garlic
  • 1/4 teaspoon liquid smoke, optional

Instructions

Visit Food Network's website to view the recipe instructions. (Via Edamam)