Kansas City Style Ribs Recipe

Name: Kansas City Style Ribs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 pounds baby-back pork ribs; 1/2 cup water; 1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke; 2 tablespoons margarine or butter; 1/2 cup finely chopped onion; 2 cups catsup; 1/4 cup worcestershire sauce; 1/4 cup cider vinegar; 1 tablespoon prepared mustard; 1 tablespoon molasses; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

Servings: persons

1
Preheat Sunbeam or GrillMaster grill to medium.
2
Cut each rack of ribs into thirds. Center half of ribs in single layer on each sheet of Reynolds Wrap Heavy Duty Aluminum Foil.
3
Bring up sides of foil and double fold. Double fold one end to seal. Through open end, add 1/4 cup water and 1/4 teaspoon liquid smoke. Double fold remaining end, leaving room for heat circulation inside packet. Repeat for second packet.
4
Grill 45 minutes to 1 hour on medium in covered grill. Melt butter or margarine in medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook until tender. Add remaining ingredients. Simmer over medium-low heat 20 to 25 minutes while ribs steam in the foil packet. Remove steamed ribs carefully from foil. Place directly on grill.
5
Brush ribs generously with sauce. Continue grilling 10 to 15 minutes on medium in uncovered grill, brushing with sauce and turning every 5 minutes to cook evenly.

905

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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 pounds baby-back pork ribs, 1/2 cup water, 1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke, 2 tablespoons margarine or butter, and more.

Yes, Kansas City Style 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.

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Kansas City Style Ribs

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