Kansas City Style Pork Back Ribs

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These Kansas City-style pork back ribs are a little spicy, a little sweet, and grilled to tender, juicy perfection.

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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
2 hrs
Total Time:
2 hrs 15 mins
Servings:
5
Yield:
5 servings

Ingredients

  • 3 slabs pork back ribs

  • ½ cup sugar

  • ¼ 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

  • ½ 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.

Tips

This recipe was developed by Chef Paul Kirk, author of Paul Kirk's Barbecue Sauces Cookbook.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

1193 Calories
73g Fat
77g Carbs
60g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 5
Calories 1193
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 73g 93%
Saturated Fat 27g 133%
Cholesterol 281mg 94%
Sodium 3380mg 147%
Total Carbohydrate 77g 28%
Dietary Fiber 5g 17%
Total Sugars 63g
Protein 60g 120%
Vitamin C 9mg 10%
Calcium 200mg 15%
Iron 7mg 37%
Potassium 1170mg 25%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.