Polish Żeberka, Pork Ribs, Sugar-Free Glaze

📍 Where this dish comes from: Silesia (Śląsk)
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Żeberka — pork ribs, often glazed with honey and mustard — are a genuine favorite at Polish gatherings. This version keeps the same sweet-savory glaze character using a sugar-free sweetener, with the long, slow roast doing most of the real work.

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Polish Żeberka, Pork Ribs, Sugar-Free Glaze

Slow-roasted pork ribs, finished with a sugar-free glaze in place of the traditional honey.

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Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 2 hours hours

Total Time: 2 hours hours 15 minutes minutes

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Polish

Servings: 4 servings

Calories: 460kcal

Ingredients

• 3 lbs pork ribs
• 2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 3 tbsp sugar-free ketchup or tomato paste
• 2 tbsp mustard
• 2 tbsp sugar-free honey substitute or granulated sweetener
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar

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Instructions

• Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C).
• Season ribs with smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
• Wrap tightly in foil and place on a baking sheet.
• Bake 1 hour 30 minutes until very tender.
• Meanwhile, whisk sugar-free ketchup, mustard, sweetener, and vinegar together for the glaze.
• Unwrap ribs, brush generously with the glaze, and increase oven temperature to 425°F (220°C).
• Roast uncovered 15–20 minutes, brushing with more glaze once, until caramelized at the edges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 460kcal | Protein: 30g | Fat: 36g

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Health Benefits

• Pork ribs provide protein along with a good source of B vitamins.
• Using a sugar-free sweetener avoids the blood sugar spike of a traditional honey glaze.
• Smoked paprika adds antioxidant compounds along with its distinctive flavor.

Pairs Well With

• Polish Kapusta Kiszona, Braised Sauerkraut
• Polish Mizeria, Cucumber & Sour Cream Salad