Kansas City Ribs Recipe

Name: Kansas City Ribs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 pork baby back rib racks; 1 onion, cut into quarters; 1 orange, cut into quarters; 1 tablespoon whole black peppercorn; 1 tablespoon whole coriander seed; 3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine; 1 medium onion, chopped; 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce; ¼ cup cider vinegar; ¼ cup packed brown sugar; 1 teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper

Servings: persons

3 pork baby back rib racks
1 onion, cut into quarters
1 orange, cut into quarters
1 tablespoon whole black peppercorn
1 tablespoon whole coriander seed
3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine
1 medium onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
¼ cup cider vinegar
¼ cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper

1
In an 8-qt saucepot place ribs, quartered onion, orange, peppercorns, coriander and enough water to cover, heat to boiling over high heat.
2
Reduce heat to low, partially cover and cook for 50 minutes to 1 hour or until ribs are fork-tender.
3
Move ribs to a platter.
4
In a 2-qt saucepan heat butter over medium heat until melted, add chopped onion and garlic and cook until soft stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes.
5
Add tomato sauce, vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper, heat to boiling over high heat.
6
REduce heat to low and simmer until thickened stirring occasionally, about 40 minutes.
7
Prepare a charcoal fire or preheat a gas grill for cooking over medium heat.
8
Put ribs on the hot grill rack, cover grill and grill ribs until browned, about 10 minutes turning about halfway through.
9
Brush the ribs with some sauce and grill another 5 to 10 minutes longer brushing and turning frequently.

496

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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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
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: 3 pork baby back rib racks, 1 onion, cut into quarters, 1 orange, cut into quarters, 1 tablespoon whole black peppercorn, and more.

Yes, Kansas City Ribs falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Kansas City Ribs

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