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1900-1929 - Kansas City Barbecue Pitmasters and Enthusiasts
Kansas City ribs are pork ribs slow-smoked and coated with a sweet, tangy dry rub and barbecue sauce, epitomizing the regional barbecue style. These ribs, cherished across many decades, highlight the balance of smoky flavor and sugary glaze characteristic of Kansas City barbecue traditions.
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Difficulty
Medium
Prep time
20 minutes
Cook time
4-5 hours
Total time
4 hours 20 minutes
Servings
4
Region
Kansas City, Missouri barbecue pits
Era introduced
1900-1929
Introduced by
Kansas City Barbecue Pitmasters and Enthusiasts
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Kansas City barbecue ribs showcase the city's signature style of barbecue developed over the 20th century, emphasizing a thick, sweet, tomato-based sauce and slow smoking techniques. The preparation of ribs with a spice rub prior to smoking and a glaze of rich sauce has become an emblem of Kansas City's culinary heritage and a favorite across the country.
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