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250ml Kansas City Sweet & Smokey BBQ Infused Olive Oil Blend – For bold BBQ flavor
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Kansas City BBQ Baby Back Ribs with Missouri KC Sweet & Smokey BBQ Infused Olive Oil

Sticky, smoky baby back ribs get layered with Kansas City barbecue flavor, a glossy sweet-tangy sauce, and the bold savoriness of Missouri Kansas City Sweet & Smokey BBQ Infused Olive Oil Blend for a crowd-pleasing cookout centerpiece.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 45 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American Classics, Fusion Cuisine
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 2 racks baby back ribs about 4 pounds total
  • 2 tablespoons Missouri Kansas City Sweet & Smokey BBQ Infused Olive Oil Blend
  • 2 tablespoons kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup water

Equipment

  • 1 Rimmed baking sheet large enough to hold 2 racks of ribs
  • 1 roll heavy-duty aluminum foil for sealing in moisture during baking
  • 1 wire rack optional, helps lift ribs above the pan
  • 1 Small Saucepan for the barbecue sauce
  • 1 Pastry brush for glazing the ribs
  • 1 Cutting board for resting and slicing
  • 1 sharp chef's knife for portioning the ribs

Method
 

Instructions
  1. 1. Heat the oven to 300°F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with foil and set a wire rack on top if you have one.
  2. 2. Remove the thin membrane from the back of each rack of ribs, then pat the ribs dry with paper towels.
  3. 3. Stir together the kosher salt, brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and cayenne.
  4. 4. Rub the ribs all over with the Missouri Kansas City Sweet & Smokey BBQ Infused Olive Oil Blend, then coat them evenly with the spice mixture.
  5. 5. Place the ribs on the prepared baking sheet, meat side up, and pour the water into the bottom of the pan. Cover the pan tightly with foil.
  6. 6. Bake for 2 hours 15 minutes, until the meat has pulled back from the bones and feels tender when pierced with a fork.
  7. 7. While the ribs bake, make the sauce. Combine the apple cider vinegar, ketchup, molasses, honey, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, and butter in a small saucepan. Simmer over low heat for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring often, until glossy and slightly thickened.
  8. 8. Uncover the ribs and brush them generously with the sauce. Increase the oven temperature to 425°F.
  9. 9. Return the ribs to the oven, uncovered, and bake for 10 to 15 minutes more, brushing once or twice with extra sauce, until the glaze looks sticky and caramelized.
  10. 10. Rest the ribs for 10 minutes, then slice between the bones and serve with the remaining sauce on the side.

Notes

For the cleanest texture, let the ribs rest before slicing so the juices stay in the meat. If you like a deeper lacquered finish, brush on one final coat of sauce right before serving. This recipe keeps the focus on real barbecue flavor and the featured blend's smoky Kansas City profile.

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