Sweet 'n' Smoky Kansas City Ribs Recipe

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Tender and juicy, these ribs are packed with a big smoky punch. You won't believe how quick they are from grill to plate! —Gloria Warczak, Cedarburg, Wisconsin

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Sweet 'n' Smoky Kansas City Ribs Recipe

Prep: 35 min. + standing Grill: 70 min.

Yield: 5 Servings

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Ingredients

1/3 cup packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
2 teaspoons paprika
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon each minced fresh basil, rosemary and sage
1/2 teaspoon ground celery seed
1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
1/8 teaspoon fennel seed, crushed
2 pork baby back ribs (about 5 pounds)
2 cups soaked wood chips (mequite, hickory or alder), optional
SAUCE:
1 large onion, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon each minced fresh basil, marjoram and rosemary, crushed
1 teaspoon each minced fresh dill, sage and cilantro
1 teaspoon minced chives
1 bottle (18 ounces) barbecue sauce

Directions

In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, bouillon, seasonings and herbs; rub over ribs. Let stand for 15 minutes.
Prepare grill for indirect heat, using a drip pan. Add 1 cup of soaked wood chips if desired. Place ribs in a disposable foil pan. Grill, covered, over indirect medium heat for 30 minutes. Remove ribs from pan and place on grill rack over drip pan. Add remaining wood chips. Grill 30 minutes longer, turning occasionally.
Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, saute onion in oil and butter until tender. Stir in the brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce and herbs; cook and stir for 1 minute. Add barbecue sauce. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Baste ribs with sauce; grill for 10-15 minutes or until meat is tender, turning and basting occasionally. Yield: 5 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 pound) equals 1,068 calories, 72 g fat (25 g saturated fat), 251 mg cholesterol, 1,540 mg sodium, 50 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 54 g protein.

Originally published as Sweet 'n' Smoky Kansas City Ribs in Backyard Living September/October 2006, p63