America's Test Kitchen — Episode 5: Kansas City BBQ

You are watching the episode Kansas City BBQ It’s hard to choose a best-loved style of ribs, but we’d be willing to bet that smoky, sweet Kansas City ribs are a top contender. These meaty ribs are slow-smoked for their trademark flavor—and in traditional recipes they truly do take all day to cook. We wondered if there was a faster way.

Recipe: Kansas City Sticky Ribs on a Charcoal Grill, Smoky Kansas City BBQ Beans

Equipment: Barbecue Thermometers

Taste test: Pickles