KANSAS CITY STYLE PORK RIBS

Kansas City Style Pork Ribs image

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.