Kansas City Style: Freedom’s Fire Baby Back Ribs

June 23, 2025

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Kansas City BBQ Ribs Recipe: Freedom’s Fire Baby Back Ribs

Hey there, rib lovers! It’s Earl “The Rib Whisperer” Tatum, from Kansas City, sharin’ my Kansas City BBQ Ribs Recipe that’s close to my heart—Freedom’s Fire Baby Back Ribs. These ribs are tender, smoky, and packed with that sweet-spicy Kansas City kick, thanks to from Patriot’s Pit. Perfect for your next BBQ, they’ll have folks lickin’ their fingers and beggin’ for more.

Ingredients:

2 racks of baby back pork ribs
1/2 cup yellow mustard
1 cup apple juice
1/4 cup Freedom’s Fire seasoning
1 cup BBQ sauce (Kansas City style)
Wood chips (hickory or apple)

How to Smoke Baby Back Ribs

First, remove the membrane from ribs, coat with mustard, and rub generously with Freedom’s Fire seasoning. Wrap and refrigerate for 4 hours.
Next, preheat your smoker to 225°F with hickory or apple wood chips.
Then, smoke ribs for 3 hours, spritzing with apple juice every hour.
After that, wrap ribs in foil with a splash of apple juice, and smoke for 2 more hours.
Later, unwrap, brush with BBQ sauce, and smoke for 1 hour until tender.
Finally, rest ribs for 10 minutes, slice, and serve.

Tips for Perfecting Your Kansas City BBQ Ribs Recipe

For the best Kansas City BBQ Ribs, keep your smoker steady at 225°F—don’t let it creep up. Spritzin’ with apple juice keeps ’em moist, and don’t skip the foil wrap; it’s the secret to tender ribs. Additionally, for extra flavor, mix some Freedom’s Fire into your BBQ sauce. Learn more smoking tricks at .

Serving Suggestions for Your Kansas City BBQ Ribs

This Kansas City BBQ Ribs Recipe shines with classic sides like coleslaw and baked beans. Moreover, pair ’em with our for a full BBQ spread. They’re great for game day or a backyard bash, servin’ up that smoky freedom vibe.

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