Kansas City BBQ Ribs

Ingredients

• 2 pounds pork ribs
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 cup tomato paste
• 1 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon mustard powder
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup apple juice
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 teaspoon liquid smoke

Instructions

1. 1

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

2. 2

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

3. 3

   Remove the silver skin from the back of the pork ribs for better flavor absorption.

4. 4

   Rub the dry mixture generously over both sides of the pork ribs.

5. 5

   Place the ribs on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil and cover them tightly with another piece of foil.

6. 6

   Bake the ribs in the preheated oven for 2.5 to 3 hours, until they are tender.

7. 7

   While the ribs are baking, prepare the barbecue sauce. In a medium saucepan, combine the tomato paste, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, water, apple juice, honey, and liquid smoke.

8. 8

   Bring the sauce to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Let it simmer for about 20 minutes to thicken.

9. 9

   Once the ribs are done baking, remove them from the oven and increase the oven temperature to 400°F (200°C).

10. 10

    Brush a generous amount of the barbecue sauce over the ribs.

11. 11

    Return the ribs to the oven, uncovered, and bake for an additional 20-30 minutes, basting with more sauce halfway through.

12. 12

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

13. 13

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