Barbecued Ribs, Missouri Style Recipe

Name: Barbecued Ribs, Missouri Style
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tbsp. Salt; 1/4 cup Sugar; 2 tbsp. Ground cumin; 2 tbsp. Ground black pepper; 2 tbsp. Chili powder; 4 tbsp. Paprika; 2 Full racks pork spareribs; -Basting Sauce ingredient; 1-3/4 cup White vinegar; 2 tbsp. Hot pepper sauce; 2 tbsp. Sugar; 1 tbsp. Salt; 1 tbsp. Ground black pepper

Servings: persons

2 tbsp. Salt
1/4 cup Sugar
2 tbsp. Ground cumin
2 tbsp. Ground black pepper
2 tbsp. Chili powder
4 tbsp. Paprika
2 Full racks pork spareribs
-Basting Sauce ingredient
1-3/4 cup White vinegar
2 tbsp. Hot pepper sauce
2 tbsp. Sugar
1 tbsp. Salt
1 tbsp. Ground black pepper

1
Combine salt, sugar, cumin, pepper, chili powder and paprika to make barbecue rub.
2
Rub ribs thoroughly with mixture.
3
Place ribs on baking sheets and cook in 180-degree oven 3 hours.
4
Do not turn; slow cooking infuses spices.
5
Remove from oven.
6
(Ribs may be covered and refrigerated up to 2 days before grilling.)
7
Use very low charcoal fire with rack set as high as possible.
8
Grill ribs 5 minutes to 30 minutes per side, depending on heat and temperature of ribs.
9
Ribs should have light outer crust and be heated throughout.
10
(Longer cooking produces better ribs.)
11
If you prefer juicy ribs, coat with Basting Sauce just before removing from grill.
12
Otherwise serve dry with sauce on side.
13
Remove ribs from grill, cut in between bones and serve.
14
Note: Recipe is easily halved or doubled.
15
Keep 2:1 proportion of sauce to rub.
16
Basting Sauce directions: Combine vinegar, hot pepper sauce, sugar, salt and pepper in bowl.

279

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tbsp. Salt, 1/4 cup Sugar, 2 tbsp. Ground cumin, 2 tbsp. Ground black pepper, and more.

Yes, Barbecued Ribs, Missouri Style falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Barbecued Ribs, Missouri Style

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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