Kansas City Sloppy Ribs Includes an Awesome Dry Rub Recipe
Indulge in the bold, smoky flavors of Kansas City with these Sloppy Ribs featuring an irresistible homemade dry rub recipe. Perfectly seasoned with a blend of brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic, cayenne, and other aromatic spices, these tender pork spare ribs are slow-cooked to perfection for a juicy, fall-off-the-bone texture. Finished with a sticky-sweet glaze of tangy BBQ sauce and honey, they're caramelized to barbecue bliss. Whether cooked on a smoker, grill, or in the oven, these ribs are sure to impress at any gathering. Serve them alongside your favorite sides for a true taste of Kansas City barbecue.
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Ingredients
- 4 pounds Pork spare ribs
- 1 cup Brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Paprika
- 1 tablespoon Smoked paprika
- 2 tablespoons Salt
- 2 teaspoons Black pepper
- 2 teaspoons Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon Ground mustard
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 2 tablespoons Honey
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your grill or smoker to 225°F (107°C). If using an oven, preheat to the same temperature.
Step 2
Prepare the ribs by removing the membrane from the underside. This allows the rub and flavors to penetrate deeply.
Step 3
In a bowl, combine the brown sugar, paprika, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, and ground mustard to create a dry rub.
Step 4
Generously coat both sides of the ribs with the dry rub, massaging it into the meat.
Step 5
Place the seasoned ribs directly onto the grill or smoker. If using an oven, set the ribs on a wire rack placed over a baking sheet.
Step 6
Cook the ribs at 225°F for 4.5 hours, checking occasionally to ensure they are cooking slowly and evenly.
Step 7
In a small saucepan, heat the BBQ sauce and honey over low heat, stirring to combine. This will be your glaze.
Step 8
After 4.5 hours, brush the ribs liberally with the BBQ glaze on both sides.
Step 9
Increase the temperature to 275°F (135°C) and cook for an additional 30 minutes to allow the glaze to caramelize and become sticky.
Step 10
Remove the ribs from heat and let them rest for 10 minutes before slicing into individual pieces.
Step 11
Serve the ribs warm with additional BBQ sauce on the side, if desired. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (2315.3g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 6464.0 |
| Total Fat 428.0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 154.8g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 1596.6mg | 0% |
| Sodium 16440.5mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 263.9g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 17.1g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 235.7g | |
| Protein 382.6g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 798.3IU | 0% |
| Calcium 758.5mg | 0% |
| Iron 30.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 5362.2mg | 0% |
Source of Calories