Kansas City Baby Back Ribs

Kansas City Baby Back Ribs can be made at home in a smoker.

This recipe uses a medium-high temperature during smoking, which will result in a shorter cooking time. These rib are moist and tender, the meat easily pulls away from the bone. Our family love these ribs!

Smoker Set Up: We added apple wood chips to the smoking briquets. Feel free to use your favorite chips for added flavor. Pre-heat the smoker according to the smoker’s instructions.

Preparations Steps for the Baby Back Ribs

Step One: Remove the ribs from the packaging and place them on a cutting board with the curved side up. Dry the ribs with paper towel, then remove the membrane covering the bone side of the ribs. Try lifting the membrane by inserting a table knife along the bone of one of the ribs and lifting. Using a dry paper towel sheet, gently pull the membrane off the entire rack of ribs. Here is a quick video to show how it’s done.

Step Two: Spread some mustard on both sides of the ribs. Generously cover the entire rack with the rub. Gently pat the rub down to help it stick. Let the meat rest for 10-30 minutes.

Step Three: Place the ribs onto the preheated 300-325 Degrees F. smoker and cover with lid.

Cooking: Turn and spritz the ribs with water or apple juice every 20-30 minutes. Repeat every 30 minutes for about 1 hr. 20 minutes.

Once the internal temperature reaches 204-207 degrees, remove the rack of ribs and place onto a sheet of tin foil. Add 3-4 tablespoons of butter along with 1/4 cup of your favorite bbq sauce. Seal tight and return to the smoker and grill another 15-30 minutes.

Final Step: Remove the ribs and let rest 10 minutes. Unwrap the ribs and place them back onto the smoker grill. Finish by slathering with your favorite bbq sauce, grill until sticky. Serve with your favorite sides.

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Smoked Kansas City Baby Back Ribs

Try this mouthwatering Kansas City Baby Back Ribs recipe for succulent ribs that are tender and flavorful. Perfect for your next BBQ.

5 from 4 votes

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Prep Time 45 minutes mins

Course Company, Main Course, Pork

Cuisine American

Servings 6

Equipment

• smoker

Ingredients

  

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• 2 racks baby back ribs
• 2 tablespoons mustard
• 1/3 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup paprika
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1-2 teaspoons salt
• 1 tablespoon Chili powder
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Instructions

 

• Dry the ribs using paper towel. Remove the membrane from the curved side of the ribs.
• Apply the mustard to the entire rack. Pat the seasoning evenly onto both sided.
• Let the rack sit with the rub for 10-30 minutes while the smoker is coming to correct temperature. Place ribs onto the hot grill and close the lid. Spritz with water or apple juice every 20-30 minutes and turn.
• Once the internal temperature reaches 204-207 degrees, remove the ribs from the smoker and place them onto a sheet of tin foil. Add in 3-4 pats of butter and about 1/4 cup of your favorite bbq sauce. Seal up and place back onto the smoker and grill another 10 minutes.
• Remove and let rest for 10 minutes. For the final step: Take the ribs out of the foil and place them back onto the smoker grill. Baste with bbq sauce, just until they become tacky (approximately 15 minutes). Serve with your favorite sides!

Keyword BBQ, Ribs, Smoked;

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