Kansas City Sweet & Smoky BBQ Ribs

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-05 · Updated 2026-04-05

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Fall-off-the-bone pork ribs glazed with a tangy-sweet Kansas City-style barbecue sauce, perfect for backyard gatherings inspired by the city's iconic grill culture. This American-inspired grilling recipe, ready in about 230 minutes, pairs pork ribs, paprika, garlic powder for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 620 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 25 min Cook: 205 min Serves 4 American cuisine 620 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 lbs pork ribs
2 tbsp paprika
1 tbsp garlic powder
1 tsp black pepper
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1/2 cup ketchup
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 275°F. Pat 2 lbs pork ribs dry with paper towels, then rub with 2 tbsp paprika, 1 tbsp garlic powder, and 1 tsp black pepper, pressing gently into the meat.
Step 2: Place ribs on a rack in a roasting pan, cover loosely with foil, and bake for 3 hours until meat is tender and pulls away from bones.
Step 3: While ribs bake, whisk 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar, 1/2 cup ketchup, 2 tbsp tomato paste, and 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce in a saucepan over medium heat until simmering and thickened, about 10 minutes.
Step 4: Remove ribs from oven, discard foil, and brush generously with sauce. Return to oven uncovered for 15 minutes until caramelized and glossy.
Step 5: Let rest 10 minutes before slicing between bones, then serve with extra sauce on the side.