Kansas City is home to the thick, sweet BBQ sauce that defines these glazed ribs. The city is home to more than one hundred establishments dedicated to barbecue since the beginning of the 20th century. This style prioritizes the caramelization of the sauce over the intense smokiness of other regions.
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Costillas BBQ estilo Kansas City
Kansas City-style BBQ ribs glazed with sweet sauce and smoked rub.
- USA
- MAIN COURSES
- High protein
- medium
25 min
Tiempo de Preparación
4
Servings
Nutrición por ración
- Calories 580 kcal
- Protein 32 g
- Fiber 1 g
- Carbohydrates 28 g
- Fat 38 g
- Sodium 1120 mg
Story behind the dish
Preparation
Kansas City Style BBQ Ribs is a preparation from the United States with medium difficulty. Reserve about 325 minutes in total (25 for mise en place and preparation, 300 for cooking). Follow the 6 phases in order: each step indicates what to do, what to observe and, when applicable, the time or level of fire.
Before you start
- Have ready: 1.5 kg of St. Louis style or baby back pork ribs.
- Have ready: 3 tablespoons of brown sugar.
- Have ready: 2 tablespoons of smoked paprika.
- Have ready: 1 tablespoon kosher salt.
- Have ready: 1 teaspoon black pepper.
- Salt, oil and spices measured and within reach.
- Clean utensils, board and clear work surface.
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Remove the membrane from the ribs
Remove the membrane from the ribs, spread with mustard and sprinkle the dry ruby on both sides.
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Preheat oven to 135 C
Preheat oven to 135 C, place ribs on a tray with apple juice on the bottom. Preheat the oven well in advance so that the temperature is stable from the first minute.
Preheat the oven well in advance so that the temperature is stable from the first minute
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Cover with aluminum foil and cook for 3 hours until the bone is...
Cover with aluminum foil and cook for 3 hours until the bone separates easily.
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Develop
Unwrap, brush with BBQ sauce and bake or gratin for 15 minutes at 200 C.
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Rest 10 minutes
Rest for 10 minutes, cut between bones and brush with extra sauce. Resting time is not optional: it improves texture, hydrates fibers and balances flavors.
Resting time is not optional: it improves texture, hydrates fibers and balances flavors
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Serve with more sauce on the side and a garnish of coleslaw.
Serve with more sauce on the side and a side of coleslaw.
Chef's tips
- Test for salt and doneness before serving; the last adjustment makes the difference.
- Use fresh and seasonal ingredients: the quality of the product is noticeable in the final result.
Variations
- Vegetarian version replacing the meat with sautéed mushrooms or cooked legumes.
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