Best 4 Kansas City Style Pork Ribs Recipes

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Kansas City-style pork ribs are a renowned dish known for their smoky, tender, and fall-off-the-bone texture. Originating from Kansas City, Missouri, these ribs have become a staple in American barbecue culture. The cooking process involves a combination of slow smoking and slathering with a sweet and tangy sauce, resulting in a delectable flavor profile. This article presents two mouthwatering recipes for Kansas City-style pork ribs: one for a traditional oven method and another for a more rustic smoker experience. Both recipes provide step-by-step instructions, ingredient lists, and cooking tips to help you create these delectable ribs at home. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey and tantalize your taste buds with the irresistible flavors of Kansas City-style pork ribs.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

KANSAS CITY STYLE PORK RIBS



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Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time P1DT4h15m

Yield 4 large/8 small portions

Number Of Ingredients 21

2 slabs pork spare ribs, 3 pounds each
Kansas City Barbeque Sauce, recipe follows
2 cups brown sugar
1/2 cup dry mustard
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon salt
2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 (about 2/3 cup)small onion, finely diced
3 cups water
1 cup (2 (6-ounce) cans) tomato paste
1/2 cup brown sugar
2/3 cup apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup molasses
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Remove the thin white membrane off of the bone-side of the ribs. Mix together the brown sugar, dry mustard, cayenne, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Massage the rub into the ribs and let sit for 1 hour or up to overnight.
  • If cooking on the grill, place the ribs meat-side down next to medium-hot coals that are about 225 degrees F. The indirect heat will cook them slower, making them tender. Allow to cook for 1 hour. Turn ribs every half hour and baste with the Kansas City Barbeque Sauce. Cook until the ribs are tender, about 3 to 4 hours.
  • If cooking indoors, place in a roasting pan with a rack. Slather the ribs with the Kansas City Barbeque Sauce and tent a piece of aluminum foil over them. In a preheated 350 degrees F. oven, place the ribs, basting with the sauce every 30 minutes and removing the foil for the last 30 minutes and cooking until fork tender, about 2 1/2 to 3 hours.
  • In a small sauce pot on medium-high heat, heat the oil and add the onion, cooking until translucent.
  • Add the remaining ingredients in a large bowl and mix together. Add to sauce pan and let simmer for 30 to 45 minutes. Use to baste the pork spare ribs.
  • 3 cups

NEELY'S KANSAS CITY STYLE PORK RIBS



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The Neeley's have a cooking show on Food Network, and I love their recipes. If you love ribs like I do, you have got to TRY THESE!!! These ribs have some spice to them, so if you are making them for the kiddos or for those that don't like spicy food, reduce the amount of cayenne pepper to your liking. PLEASE NOTE: The preparation time does not include the time it takes for the ribs to sit in the fridge with the rub on (1-24 hrs.) ALSO: It takes 3-4 hours, depending on whether you slow cook them on the grill or in the oven.

Provided by Lindas Busy Kitchen

Categories     Pork

Time 4h15m

Yield 4 large or 8 small

Number Of Ingredients 21

2 slabs pork spareribs, 3 pounds each
kansas city barbecue sauce, recipe follows
2 cups brown sugar
1/2 cup dry mustard
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon salt
2 teaspoons fresh ground black pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 about 2/3 cup small onion, finely diced
3 cups water
1 cup tomato paste (2 6-ounce cans)
1/2 cup brown sugar
2/3 cup apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup molasses
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Dry Rub:.
  • Remove the thin white membrane off of the bone-side of the ribs. Mix together the brown sugar, dry mustard, cayenne, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Massage the rub into the ribs and let sit for 1 hour or up to overnight.
  • If cooking on the grill, place the ribs meat-side down next to medium-hot coals that are about 225 degrees F. The indirect heat will cook them slower, making them tender. Allow to cook for 1 hour. Turn ribs every half hour and baste with the Kansas City Barbeque Sauce. Cook until the ribs are tender, about 3 to 4 hours.
  • If cooking indoors, place in a roasting pan with a rack. Slather the ribs with the Kansas City Barbeque Sauce and tent a piece of aluminum foil over them. In a preheated 350 degrees F. oven, place the ribs, basting with the sauce every 30 minutes and removing the foil for the last 30 minutes and cooking until fork tender, about 2 1/2 to 3 hours.
  • Kansas City Barbeque Sauce:.
  • In a small sauce pot on medium-high heat, heat the oil and add the onion, cooking until translucent.
  • Add the remaining ingredients in a large bowl and mix together. Add to sauce pan and let simmer for 30 to 45 minutes. Use to baste the pork spare ribs.
  • Makes 3 cups sauce.

KANSAS CITY STYLE PORK RIBS



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These ribs are mouth watering delicious. Courtesy The Neelys

Provided by Bernice Mosteller

Categories     Ribs

Time 4h15m

Number Of Ingredients 23

2- - - -3 lb slabs pork spare ribs
kansas city bbq sauce follows:
KANSAS CITY BBQ DRY RUB:
2 c brown sugar
1/2 c dry mustard
1 Tbsp cayenne pepper ( to your taste )
1 Tbsp smoked paprika
1 Tbsp garlic powder
1 Tbsp onion powder
1 Tbsp salt ( to your taste )
2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
KANSAS CITY BBQ SAUCE:
2 Tbsp vegetable oil
1 small ( about 2/3 cup ) onion, finely diced
3 c water
1 c ( 2---6 ounce ) cans tomato paste
1/2 c brown sugar
2/3 c apple cider vinegar
1/4 c molasses
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper ( to your taste )
1/4 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp salt ( to your taste )
1 tsp freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • 1. DIRECTIONS FOR THE DRY RUB:
  • 2. Remove the thin white membrane off of the bone - side of the ribs. Mix together the brown sugar, dry mustard, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Massage the rub into the ribs and let sit for 1 hour or up to overnight.
  • 3. If cooking on the grill, place the ribs meat side next to medium-hot coals that are about 225 degrees F. The indirect heat will cook them slower, making them tender. Allow to cook for 1 hour. Turn ribs every half hour and baste with the Kansas City BBQ sauce. Cook until the ribs are tender, about 3 to 4 hours.
  • 4. If cooking indoors, place in a roasting pan with a rack. Slather the ribs with the Kansas City BBQ sauce and tent a piece of aluminum foil over them. In a preheated 350 degrees, oven, place the ribs, basting with the sauce every 30 minutes and removing the foil for the last 30 minutes and cooking until fork tender, about 2 1/2 to 3 hours.
  • 5. DIRECTIONS FOR THE SAUCE::
  • 6. In a small saucepan on medium-high heat, heat the oil and add the onion, cooking until translucent. ADD the remaining ingredients in a large bowl and mix together. ADD to saucepan and let simmer for 30 to 45 minutes. Use to baste the pork spare ribs. YIELD::3 cups.

KANSAS CITY STYLE PORK RIBS



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Categories     Bake     Dinner     Lunch     Pork     Grill/Barbecue

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 slices pork spare ribs, 3 pounds each
1 tablespoon salt
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 Kansas BBQ Sauce

Steps:

  • 1. Combine brown sugar, salt and RawSpiceBar's Kansas BBQ Rub.
  • 2. Massage spice rub and sugar mixture into ribs and let them sit in the fridge for at least 1 hour or preferably overnight.
  • 3. To cook them on the grill, turn grill to 225F and place ribs meat-side down on indirect heat. Turn the ribs every half hour, basting with BBQ sauce every 20 minutes. Cook until the ribs are tender, about 3 to 4 hours.
  • 4. If cooking them indoors, turn the oven to 350F. Place the ribs in a roasting pan with a rack. Slather the ribs with BBQ sauce and tent a piece of aluminum foil over them. Place ribs in the preheated oven, basting them with sauce every 30 minutes. Remove the foil for the last 30 minutes. It will take 2.5 to 3 hours for them to become fully cooked and tender.

Tips:

  • Choose high-quality pork ribs. Look for ribs that are meaty and have a good amount of marbling.
  • Trim the ribs. Remove any excess fat or silver skin from the ribs.
  • Season the ribs liberally. Use a rub that contains a mix of spices and herbs.
  • Cook the ribs slowly and low. This will help them to become tender and fall off the bone.
  • Baste the ribs regularly. This will help to keep them moist and flavorful.
  • Let the ribs rest before serving. This will help them to retain their juices.

Conclusion:

Kansas City-style pork ribs are a delicious and satisfying dish that is perfect for any occasion. By following these tips, you can make sure that your ribs turn out perfect every time. So fire up your grill or smoker and get ready to enjoy some amazing ribs!

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