Neely'S Kansas City Style Pork Ribs

• 2 slabs pork spareribs, 3 pounds each
• kansas city barbecue sauce, recipe follows
• Dry Rub
• 2 cups brown sugar
• 1/2 cup dry mustard
• 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
• 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 2 teaspoons fresh ground black pepper
• Kansas City Barbeque Sauce
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 about 2/3 cup small onion, finely diced
• 3 cups water
• 1 cup tomato paste (2 6-ounce cans)
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 2/3 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1/4 cup molasses
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

1. Dry Rub:
2. 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. Massage the rub into the ribs and let sit for 1 hour or up to overnight.
3. If cooking on the grill, place the ribs meat-side down next to medium-hot coals that are about 225 degrees F. The indirect heat will cook them slower, making them tender. Allow to cook for 1 hour. Turn ribs every half hour and baste with the Kansas City Barbeque Sauce. Cook until the ribs are tender, about 3 to 4 hours.
4. If cooking indoors, place in a roasting pan with a rack. Slather the ribs with the Kansas City Barbeque Sauce and tent a piece of aluminum foil over them. 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 to 3 hours.
5. Kansas City Barbeque Sauce:
6. In a small sauce pot on medium-high heat, heat the oil and add the onion, cooking until translucent.
7. Add the remaining ingredients in a large bowl and mix together. Add to sauce pan and let simmer for 30 to 45 minutes. Use to baste the pork spare ribs.
8. Makes 3 cups sauce.

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Taken from www.food.com/recipe/neelys-kansas-city-style-pork-ribs-358500 (may not work)