Kansas City Style Pork Ribs

FOR THE DRY RUB

Step 1: Remove the thin white membrane off of the bone-side of the ribs. Mix together the brown sugar, dry mustard, cayenne, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper in a small bowl.

Step 2: Massage the rub into the ribs, and let sit for 1 hour, or up to overnight.

Step 3: If cooking on the grill, place the ribs meat-side down next to medium-hot coals that are about 225 degrees F.

Step 4: The indirect heat will cook them slower, making them tender.

Step 5: Allow to cook for 1 hour.

Step 6: Turn ribs every half hour, and baste with the Kansas City Barbeque Sauce.

Step 7: Cook until the ribs are tender, about 3-4 hours.

Step 8: If Cooking Indoors: Place in a roasting pan with a rack.

Step 9: Slather the ribs with the Kansas City Barbeque Sauce, and tent a piece of aluminum foil over them.

Step 10: In a preheated 350 degrees F oven, place the ribs, basting with the sauce every 30 minutes, and removing the foil for the last 30 minutes, and cooking until fork tender, about 2 1/2-3 hours.

FOR THE KANSAS CITY BARBECUE SAUCE

Step 11: In a small sauce pot on medium-high heat, heat the oil and add the onion, cooking until translucent.

Step 12: Add the remaining ingredients in a large bowl, and mix together.

Step 13: Add to sauce pan, and let simmer for 30-45 minutes.

Step 14: Use to baste the pork spare ribs.