Kansas City Style St. Louis Ribs

Barbecue-seasoned St. Louis ribs are grilled slowly over low heat and brushed with Kansas City-style barbecue sauce.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 3 hr
• Total Time: 3 hr 10 mins
• Calories: 1475 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ cup water
• 1 cup honey
• ½ teaspoon ground allspice
• ¼ cup light molasses
• 1 cup white vinegar
• 1 teaspoon dry mustard
• vegetable oil
• 2 racks Smithfield® Extra Tender St. Louis Pork Spareribs, membrane removed
• ¼ cup favorite barbecue seasoning rub
• 1 (18 ounce) bottle ketchup
• 1 tablespoon chili seasoning blend
• 2 teaspoons hickory liquid smoke

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat charcoal or gas grill for indirect cooking at 230 to 250 degrees F. Add drained wood chips, if using.

Step 2

Remove ribs from grill. Double-wrap each rack in heavy-duty aluminum foil. Return wrapped ribs to the grill and cook for 1 1/2 to 3 hours more over indirect heat, until very tender. Add more coals as needed to maintain temperature for a charcoal grill.

Step 3

Place the ribs, meaty side down, over a drip pan and cook for 2 hours. Add about 12 coals to a charcoal grill every 45 minutes or so to maintain the heat.

Step 4

About one hour before smoking, coat both sides of ribs with a little vegetable oil and sprinkle with barbecue seasoning rub. Set aside at room temperature for 1 hour.

Step 5

Meanwhile, make the sauce. Combine all ingredients in small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat; reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes, stirring frequently.

Step 6

Remove ribs from grill and unwrap. Place ribs over direct heat on grill and brush with Kansas City-style barbecue sauce. Cook for about 5 minutes until the sauce is set. Turn ribs and repeat with more sauce.