Kansas City Style Pork Back Ribs Recipe
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Kansas City Style Pork Back Ribs

By: National Pork Board 
"This recipe was developed by Chef Paul Kirk, author of Paul Kirk's Barbecue Sauces Cookbook."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.8 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (46)

 

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Original Recipe Yield 5 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 3 slabs pork back ribs
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup paprika
  • 3 tablespoons seasoned salt
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 2 tablespoons ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon celery salt
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons ground sage
  • 1 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 1 cup your favorite barbecue sauce
  • 1/2 cup honey

Directions

  1. In pint-jar with tight-fitting lid, combine sugar, paprika, seasoned salt, chili powder, black pepper, celery salt, onion powder, garlic powder, ground sage and dry mustard. Place lid on jar and shake jar to combine thoroughly. Set spice rub aside. Makes about 1 1/2 cups.
  2. In small saucepan over low heat, stir together barbecue sauce and honey. Heat through, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Set barbecue glaze aside, keep warm or at room temperature before using. (If storing for more than 2 hours, cover and refrigerate. Reheat gently before using).
  3. Pat ribs dry with paper towels and season generously with spice rub, using about 4-6 tablespoons for each slab of ribs. Grill over indirect heat in a covered grill or smoker for 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Turn ribs once during cooking, about halfway through. Ribs are done when the meat is very tender (insert a paring knife between ribs to determine); they will pull apart fairly easily. About 20 minutes before ribs are done, baste heavily with barbecue glaze. If you like your ribs extra sticky, baste again 10 minutes before removing from the grill.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 1194 | Total Fat: 72.5g | Cholesterol: 281mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 8, 2008 by cathy223   view full review
I ended up braising the ribs in my oven at 300 degrees for about 2 hours and then put them on...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 26, 2008 by Lori   view full review
Very good recipe. I made the ribs in the oven at 300 degrees for three hours then put the bbq...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 5, 2008 by ajh   view full review
These ribs were fantastic. My family and I agreed that these were probably the best ribs we...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 17, 2008 by Elizabeth   view full review
Damn these were good! My BBQ died 1/2 way through, so I wrapped them tightly in foil and baked...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 28, 2008 by Jenni0923   view full review
We just committed the 3rd deadly sin, GLUTTONY! WOW, these ribs are sooo good. My husband, a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 27, 2008 by Tootsie   view full review
Oh my Gosh! I needed this recipe because I am making these for the second time (in just three...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 1, 2008 by janc   view full review
These are the best! You can taste all of the different ingredients in the rub. Delicious. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 1, 2011 by ibbz Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Do not change a thing about the seasonings for this recipe. Right on the taste buds....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 19, 2005 by NASDAQ3000   view full review
Fixed this for father's day - kind of risky trying a new recipe for this occasion. It was...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 5, 2010 by taraupnorth   view full review
My husband and 3 yr old daughter both loved this. Just the right about of spice. I didn't...

 

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