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An American Story

The history of grilling at Kingsford is a classic American story. It all started in 1919 when Edward G. Kingsford helped Henry Ford procure a stretch of timberland to supply wood for his auto plants.

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Preserve the Pit

The history of grilling at Kingsford is a classic American story. It all started in 1919 when Edward G. Kingsford helped Henry Ford procure a stretch of timberland to supply wood for his auto plants.

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American Pride

An American-made company founded over 100 years ago, Kingsford has a lot to be proud of. Our employees have been continuing the family tradition in backyards across the nation.

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The Kingsford Difference

Kingsford has been fueling legendary grills since 1920, and we’re still America’s #1 charcoal for good reason. Our briquets light faster, burn longer, and deliver the high heat you need for exceptional results. Whether you’re searing steaks or savoring smoky flavors, one thing’s for certain — nothing beats the original.

Recipes

Southern Style BBQ Pork Ribs

We’ll show you how easy it is to make authentic, southern style baby back ribs on your charcoal grill.

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Cooking for 4 people

Ingredients

  • 1 cup

    KC Masterpiece® Original Barbecue Sauce

  • 2 slabs

    baby back ribs

  • Kingsford® Charcoal with Applewood

  • 1 tbsp.

    dry rub mix (below)

  • 0 cup

    apple jelly

  • 0 cup

    brown sugar

  • 0 cup

    honey

  • 1 cup

    apple cider

  • 1 tsp.

    black pepper

  • 2 tsp.

    salt

  • 4 tsp.

    chili powder

  • 4 tsp.

    garlic salt

  • 0 cup

    dark brown sugar

  • 0 tsp.

    cinnamon

  • 0 tsp.

    red pepper

  • 0 tsp.

    white pepper

  • 1 tsp.

    celery salt


1Food Prep

Mix your dry rub ingredients together in a small bowl. Next, in a different small bowl, mix together your liquid seasoning. Finally, remove the membrane for the back of the rib slabs.
Generously apply the dry rub onto the front and back sides of the ribs, reserving 1 tbsp. for the liquid mixture.

2Grill Prep

3The Cook

    • Add a small aluminum pan to the void side of the grill and fill it halfway with water.

    • When you’re at temp, put cooking oil on a folded paper towel. Grab the oiled paper towel with long-handled tongs and oil the grate thoroughly.

    • Place ribs meat-side up on the grill grate and cook over indirect heat for 2 hours and 15 minutes.

    • Remove the ribs from the grill. Place each slab meat-side down on its own doubled aluminum foil square, and pour ½ cup of the liquid seasoning over each slab.

    • Tightly wrap and seal each slab with aluminum foil. Place the wrapped ribs back in the cooker for 1 hour at 250°F.

    • Remove the ribs from the charcoal grill and discard foil.

    • Place the ribs back on the grill. Brush KC Masterpiece® Original Barbecue Sauce on both sides of the ribs, grill for 15 minutes, or until sauce caramelizes.

  • For safe meat preparation, reference the USDA website.

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