I love ribs– but really, what non-vegetarian doesn’t? I’m partial to the ribs from Kansas City, where I have family. Spicy, but sweet and sticky. I don’t get back very often, so I’ve put together a simple recipe. I start with the oven, then finish on the grill (with smoke-infusing wood chips). It’s not the most authentic, but it works in a pinch.
** I find it’s best to get a good cut of pork side ribs and cut off the large chunks of fat before you start.
Rib rub recipe
- 1 Tbsp brown sugar
- 1 Tbsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp dry mustard
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp cayenne
- 1 rack of ribs
Rub into ribs. Put in a pan, and cover with foil. Bake for at least an hour. Soak the wood chips according to directions. If they ribs don’t look cooked enough to eat, keep them in the oven longer.
BBQ
- soaked wood chips
- BBQ sauce (I usually use Bulls Eye original– the horror!)
- Honey
Pack wood chips in foil with holes in the packet. Put in the bottom of the grill. Turn on grill, cover and let the chips start heating up. It should take about ten minutes (unless your chips say otherwise).
Mix 1 part honey to 2 parts BBQ sauce. I usually end up with around 2/3 cup total. Slather ribs with sauce and place on the grill, meaty side up, medium heat. Leave for about 5-10 minutes, depending on how sticky vs. saucy you like your ribs. Flip over and leave for the same amount of time.
Enjoy! 🙂
Music while you cook
A little bit of classic Canadian rock, an a fabulous live band– The Tragically Hip.
Kateryna Barnes 