Description
Indulge in the ultimate barbecue experience with these Kansas City-style spareribs! Renowned for their rich flavor and tender texture, these ribs are coated in a sweet and smoky homemade dry rub, then slathered with a thick barbecue sauce that caramelizes beautifully. Whether you’re hosting a summer cookout or a cozy family dinner, this recipe is guaranteed to impress your guests. With straightforward instructions and simple ingredients, you’ll elevate your grilling game and create mouthwatering memories around the table.
Ingredients
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- 2 racks pork spareribs
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 Tbsp paprika
- 1 Tbsp seasoned salt
- 1 Tbsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp dry mustard powder
- 1 bottle Kansas City-style barbecue sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C) and prepare your grill pan or baking sheet with cooking spray.
- In a mixing bowl, combine all dry rub ingredients thoroughly. Pat the ribs dry, trim excess fat, and apply the rub generously on both sides.
- Bake seasoned ribs for 2½ hours, checking at the 2-hour mark for tenderness. If edges darken too quickly, cover loosely with foil.
- Brush ribs with barbecue sauce in the last 20 minutes of baking for added flavor and a sticky finish.
- Once done, let rest briefly before slicing between bones to serve.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 150 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 100mg