Kansas City Barbecue Ribs

Ingredients

• 2 pounds pork ribs
• 1 cup barbecue sauce
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons smoked paprika
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 cup water
• 2 tablespoons mustard

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).

2. 2

   In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, black pepper, onion powder, and salt to create a dry rub.

3. 3

   Remove the membrane from the back of the pork ribs for better flavor absorption. Pat the ribs dry with paper towels.

4. 4

   Rub the mustard evenly over both sides of the ribs. This will help the dry rub adhere.

5. 5

   Sprinkle the dry rub generously over the ribs, ensuring they are well-coated on both sides.

6. 6

   Place the ribs on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil, bone side down.

7. 7

   Cover the ribs tightly with another piece of aluminum foil to trap moisture.

8. 8

   Bake in the preheated oven for 2.5 to 3 hours, until the ribs are tender and the meat pulls away from the bone.

9. 9

   While the ribs are baking, mix the barbecue sauce, apple cider vinegar, and water in a saucepan. Simmer on low heat for about 15 minutes.

10. 10

    Once the ribs are tender, remove them from the oven and preheat your grill to medium-high heat.

11. 11

    Carefully remove the foil and brush a generous amount of the barbecue sauce mixture on both sides of the ribs.

12. 12

    Grill the ribs for about 5-7 minutes on each side, basting with more barbecue sauce, until they are caramelized and have grill marks.

13. 13

    Remove the ribs from the grill and let them rest for 10 minutes before slicing.

14. 14

    Serve the ribs with additional barbecue sauce on the side and enjoy!