Kansas City Spareribs Recipe

Name: Kansas City Spareribs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup (packed) golden brown sugar; 1/2 cup paprika; 2 1/2 tablespoons coarse salt; 2 1/2 tablespoons ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon onion powder; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 3 large racks spareribs (about 9 pounds); 8 pounds (about) 100% natural lump charcoal or charcoal briquettes; 4 cups (about) hickory wood smoke chips, soaked in cold water at least 30 minutes; 1 1/2 cups purchased tomato-based barbecue sauce (such as KC Masterpiece)

Servings: persons

1
Mix brown sugar, paprika, coarse salt, black pepper, onion powder and cayenne pepper in small bowl for dry rub.
2
Sprinkle 2/3 cup dry rub all over spareribs.
3
Cover ribs with plastic wrap; refrigerate overnight.
4
Cover remaining dry rub; store at room temperature.
5
Unwrap seasoned spareribs; sprinkle all over with half of remaining dry rub.
6
Let spareribs stand at room temperature 30 minutes.
7
Following manufacturer's instructions and using natural lump charcoal and 1/2 cup drained wood chips for smoker or 1 cup for barbecue (see box at right), start fire and bring temperature of smoker to 200F.
8
to 225F.
9
or barbecue to 275F.
10
to 300F.
11
Arrange ribs on rack in smoker or barbecue.
12
Cover and cook ribs 2 hours, turning occasionally.
13
Add more charcoal as needed to maintain temperature and more drained wood chips (1/2 cup for smoker or 1 cup for barbecue with each addition) to maintain smoke level.
14
Sprinkle ribs evenly with all remaining dry rub.
15
Cover and cook 1 hour 15 minutes.
16
Brush ribs generously with barbecue sauce.
17
Continue cooking until meat is very tender and brown, about 30 minutes longer.
18
Maintain temperature by adding more lump charcoal; maintain smoke level by adding more drained hickory wood chips as needed.
19
Transfer ribs to large serving platter.
20
Let stand 10 minutes.
21
Cut rib racks between bones into individual ribs and serve immediately.

262

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup (packed) golden brown sugar, 1/2 cup paprika, 2 1/2 tablespoons coarse salt, 2 1/2 tablespoons ground black pepper, and more.

Yes, Kansas City Spareribs falls under the General 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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Kansas City Spareribs

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