
Kansas City BBQ Smoked Ribs
Using the 3-2-1 method, and our KC BBQ Sauce, these fall-off-the-bone ribs will have you AND your guests coming back for more!
Kansas City BBQ Ribs
SERVINGS: 4-6
Prep: 30 minutes
Cook: 6 HOURS
Ready in: 7 hours
INGREDIENTS
- 2 racks of St. Louis-style pork ribs
- 1/4 cup yellow mustard
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp onion powder
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp chili powder (optional, for extra heat)
- 1/2 cup apple juice (for basting)
- 2 cups of Dad’s Own Colorado Cooking KC BBQ Sauce
DIRECTIONS
Instructions:
1. Prep the Ribs:
- Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs (use a paper towel for a better grip).
- Rub the ribs with a thin layer of yellow mustard to help the seasoning stick.
2. Apply the Rub:
- In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and chili powder.
- Generously coat both sides of the ribs with the rub, pressing it in to ensure it sticks.
3. Preheat the Traeger Smoker:
- Set your Traeger smoker to 225°F and let it preheat with your choice of wood pellets (hickory or applewood are great options for ribs).
4. Smoke the Ribs:
- Place the ribs directly on the smoker grates, bone side down. Close the lid and smoke for 3 hours.
- Every hour, lightly spritz the ribs with apple juice to keep them moist and enhance the flavor.
5. Wrap the Ribs (The “Texas Crutch”):
- After 3 hours, remove the ribs from the smoker and wrap each rack tightly in aluminum foil. Before sealing, drizzle a little more apple juice and a few spoonfuls of Dad’s Own Colorado Cooking Sauce inside the foil.
- Return the wrapped ribs to the smoker and cook for another 2 hours.
6. Sauce and Finish:
- Carefully remove the ribs from the foil and place them back on the smoker grates. Brush a generous layer of Dad’s Own Colorado KC BBQ Sauce over both sides of the ribs.
- Turn up the smoker to 250°F and let the ribs cook for an additional 30-45 minutes, allowing the sauce to caramelize into a sticky, flavorful glaze.
7. Serve:
- Remove the ribs from the smoker and let them rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing.
- Serve with extra Dad’s Own Colorado Cooking Sauce on the side for dipping!
GOOD LUCK having any leftovers! These are gone within minutes at our parties!