Kansas City-Style Baby Back Smoked Ribs
The ultimate combination of smoky, sweet, and savory flavors. These ribs are generously coated with a bold, spice-packed dry rub, then slow-smoked to perfection until they develop a deep, flavorful bark.
Ingredients
- 2 racks of baby back ribs
- 1 cup Kansas City-style barbecue sauce Gates Bar-B-Q Sauce or Arthur Bryant’s Sauce
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
Instructions
- Prepare the Ribs: Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs.
- Make the Rub: Combine chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and cayenne pepper (if using) in a bowl. Rub the mixture generously over both sides of the ribs.
- Smoke the Ribs: Smoke the ribs at 225-250°F for 3-4 hours, or until the meat is tender and pulls back easily from the bone.
- Baste and Glaze: Brush the ribs with barbecue sauce during the last 30 minutes of smoking.
- Rest and Serve: Remove the ribs from the smoker, let them rest for 10 minutes, then slice and serve.