Best 5 Ribs With Kansas City Barbecue Sauce Recipes

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**Kansas City-Style Ribs: A Sweet and Savory Explosion of Flavor**

Kansas City-style ribs are renowned for their fall-off-the-bone tenderness and the perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors. This delectable dish is a staple of American barbecue and a favorite among rib enthusiasts worldwide. In this comprehensive guide, we bring you not one but three tantalizing recipes for Kansas City-style ribs, each with its own unique twist. From a classic dry rub to a finger-licking wet rub, and a mouthwatering sauce that will leave you craving more, we've got you covered. Whether you prefer a traditional charcoal grill, the convenience of an electric smoker, or the ease of an oven, we have a recipe that will satisfy your taste buds and make you a backyard barbecue hero. So, fire up your grill, gather your friends and family, and get ready to indulge in the smoky, succulent goodness of Kansas City-style ribs.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

HOW TO MAKE KANSAS CITY STYLE RIBS



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Kansas City Style Ribs are characterized by a brown sugar spice dry rub and thick, sticky sauce brushed on in the last 30 minutes of cooking. Nutritional info is for ribs only. See other recipes for Nutrition info for Kansas City Style BBQ Sauce and Dry Rub.

Provided by Kevin Is Cooking

Categories     Dinner     Lunch     Main

Time 4h10m

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 racks baby back pork ribs or spare ribs
Oak or hickory wood chips (soaked (if smoking))
Kansas City Style BBQ Sauce ((recipe link))
Kansas City Style Dry Rub ((recipe link))
1/2 tsp Liquid Smoke ((See Note 1))

Steps:

  • Whisk together the Kansas City Style Dry Rub spices together and set aside.
  • Remove the membrane from the back of the rack, and trim the pork ribs of any excess fat. Rub each rack liberally with the rub on both sides. Wrap ribs in foil or large container and refrigerate over night (optional, minimum 2 hours).
  • Remove the ribs from the fridge and allow to come to room temperature. Soak wood chips and start your grill or smoker.
  • Mix together the Kansas City Style barbecue sauce recipe and set aside or use your favorite.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100 kcal, Carbohydrate 24 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 1096 mg, Sugar 19 g, Fiber 3 g, UnsaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

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

KANSAS CITY-STYLE BARBECUE RIBS RECIPE



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These ribs start with a sweet and spicy rub and are finished with a thick sauce which produces that sticky layer that defines Kansas City-style ribs. Here are your finger-lickin' good plans for Memorial Day weekend. Oh, and don't forget to grab a beer.

Provided by Joshua Bousel

Categories     Entree     Dinner     Lunch

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

For the Rub:
1/3 cup packed dark brown sugar
1/4 cup paprika
2 tablespoon white sugar
2 tablespoons celery salt
2 tablespoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon granulated onion
1 tablespoon granulated garlic
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground white pepper
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
For the Ribs:
2 racks pork ribs, baby backs or spare ribs
4 to 6 fist size chunks of medium smoking wood , such as oak or hickory
1 recipe Kansas City-style barbecue sauce

Steps:

  • Mix together the brown sugar, paprika, white sugar, celery salt, kosher salt, granulated onion, granulated garlic, chili powder, white pepper, and black pepper in a small bowl to make the rub.
  • Remove the membrane from the back of the rack, and trim the ribs of excess fat. Rub each rack liberally with the rub. Wrap ribs in foil or place in a large container and store in the refrigerator over night (optional).
  • Remove the ribs from the fridge while preparing the smoker or grill . Fire up smoker or grill to 225°F, adding chunks of smoking wood chunks when at temperature. When the wood is ignited and producing smoke, place the ribs in the smoker or grill, meat side up, and smoke until the ribs have a slight bend when lifted from one end, about 4-5 hours for baby backs or 5-6 hours for spare ribs.
  • In the last 1/2 hour of cooking, baste the top of each rack with barbecue sauce and continue smoking. Remove from the smoker, slice, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 670 kcal, Carbohydrate 79 g, Cholesterol 97 mg, Fiber 4 g, Protein 22 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Sodium 4110 mg, Sugar 63 g, Fat 30 g, ServingSize Serves 4, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

BEST BARBECUE RIBS EVER



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Provided by Katie Lee Biegel

Time 3h35m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons chili powder
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
2 racks baby back ribs
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 cup barbecue sauce

Steps:

  • Combine the brown sugar, chili powder, 1 tablespoon salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper, the oregano, cayenne, garlic powder and onion powder in a small bowl and rub the mixture on both sides of the ribs. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour or overnight.
  • Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F. In a roasting pan, combine the broth and vinegar. Add the ribs to the pan. Cover with foil and tightly seal. Bake 2 hours. Remove the ribs from the pan and place them on a platter. Pour the liquid from the pan into a saucepan and bring to a boil. Lower the heat to a simmer and cook until reduced by half. Add the barbecue sauce.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill to medium high. Put the ribs on the grill and cook about 5 minutes on each side, until browned and slightly charred. Cut the ribs between the bones and toss them in a large bowl with the sauce. Serve hot.

BIG AL'S K.C. BAR-B-Q SAUCE



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This is a Kansas City-style sauce that I make in my restaurant. It is sweet and smoky with a little bite.

Provided by Alan Arthur

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     BBQ Sauce Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cups ketchup
2 cups tomato sauce
1 ¼ cups brown sugar
1 ¼ cups red wine vinegar
½ cup unsulfured molasses
4 teaspoons hickory-flavored liquid smoke
2 tablespoons butter
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon celery seed
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan over medium heat, mix together the ketchup, tomato sauce, brown sugar, wine vinegar, molasses, liquid smoke and butter. Season with garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, paprika, celery seed, cinnamon, cayenne, salt and pepper.
  • Reduce heat to low, and simmer for up to 20 minutes. For thicker sauce, simmer longer, and for thinner, less time is needed. Sauce can also be thinned using a bit of water if necessary. Brush sauce onto any kind of meat during the last 10 minutes of cooking.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 46.4 calories, Carbohydrate 9.9 g, Cholesterol 1.3 mg, Fat 0.9 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 219.3 mg, Sugar 8.3 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right ribs: Baby back ribs are the most popular choice for Kansas City barbecue ribs, but you can also use spare ribs. Spare ribs have more meat, but they take longer to cook.
  • Trim the ribs: Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs. This will help the ribs cook more evenly.
  • Season the ribs: Rub the ribs with a mixture of brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt. You can also add other spices, such as cumin or chili powder, to taste.
  • Cook the ribs: Place the ribs on a grill or smoker and cook them over indirect heat for 2-3 hours, or until the ribs are tender and fall off the bone.
  • Make the Kansas City barbecue sauce: While the ribs are cooking, make the Kansas City barbecue sauce. Combine ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, molasses, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and cayenne pepper in a saucepan. Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes, or until it has thickened.
  • Glaze the ribs: Once the ribs are cooked, brush them with the Kansas City barbecue sauce. Return the ribs to the grill or smoker and cook for an additional 5-10 minutes, or until the sauce is caramelized.

Conclusion:

Kansas City barbecue ribs are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. By following these tips, you can make the best Kansas City barbecue ribs at home.

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