Kansas City Style Pork Backribs image

Source: National Pork Board

Where to Buy
PREP TIME

15 mins

COOK TIME

120 mins

SERVING SIZE

5

Kansas City Style Pork Backribs image

What You’ll Need

3 slabs Prairie Fresh® Backribs1/2 cup sugar1/4 cup paprika3 tablespoons seasoned salt2 tablespoons chili powder2 tablespoons ground black pepper1 tablespoon celery salt1 tablespoon onion powder1 tablespoon garlic powder2 teaspoons ground sage1 teaspoon dry mustard1 cup barbecue sauce1/2 cup honey

Directions

In pint-jar with tight-fitting lid, combine sugar, paprika, seasoned salt, chili powder, black pepper, celery salt, onion powder, garlic powder, ground sage and dry mustard. Place lid on jar and shake jar to combine thoroughly. Set spice rub aside. Makes about 1 1/2 cups.

In small saucepan over low heat, stir together barbecue sauce and honey. Heat through, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Set barbecue glaze aside, keep warm or at room temperature before using. (If storing for more than 2 hours, cover and refrigerate. Reheat gently before using).

Pat ribs dry with paper towels and season generously with spice rub, using about 4-6 tablespoons for each slab of ribs. Grill over indirect heat in a covered grill or smoker for 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Turn ribs once during cooking, about halfway through. Ribs are done when the meat is very tender (insert a paring knife between ribs to determine); they will pull apart fairly easily. About 20 minutes before ribs are done, baste heavily with barbecue glaze. If you like your ribs extra sticky, baste again 10 minutes before removing from the grill.