Kansas City-Style Ribs

By JAmero4702

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
• 2 tsp each garlic powder, onion powder and smoked paprika
• 1 1/4 tsp each ground cumin, coarsely ground pepper and cayenne pepper
• 12 bone-in country-style ribs (about 7 pounds)
• Sauce
• 2 Tbs canola oil
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 1 cup tomato sauce
• 1/3 cup dark brown sugar
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 1/4 cup molasses
• 1 Tbs apple cider vinegar
• 2 tsp worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp ground mustard
• 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper

Preparation

Step 1

In a small bowl. mix brown sugar and seasonings; sprinkle over ribs. Refrigerate, covered, at least one hour.

For sauce, in a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir 5-6 minutes or until tender. Stir in remaining ingredients; bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat.

Wrap ribs in a large piece of heavy-duty foil; seal edges of foil. Grill, covered, over indirect medium heat 1 1/4 to 1 3/4 hours or until ribs are tender.

Carefully remove ribs from foil. Place ribs over medium direct heat; baste with some of the sauce. Grill, covered, 8-10 minutes or until browned, turning, and basting occasionally with remaining sauce.