Kickin’ Kansas City BBQ Smokehouse Dinner for Six

Kickin’ Kansas City BBQ Smokehouse Dinner for Six

This Kickin' Kansas City BBQ Smokehouse Dinner recipe brings the warmth of a bustling street fair to your table. With tender brisket, crispy pork ribs, and tangy sides, this street-food classic is sure to impress your guests.

🕒 Prep: 30 minutes - Cook: 5-6 hours - Total: 6 hours 30 minutes
🍽 Servings: 6
🔥 Difficulty: Advanced
🌎 Cuisine: American

Allergens

Wheat (for those sensitive to gluten)

Ingredients

  • 3 lbs beef brisket
  • 2 lbs baby back pork ribs
  • 1 cup Kickin' Kansas City BBQ Sauce
  • 1 cup Applewood chips
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 6 buns (for sliders)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your smoker or grill to 250°F (120°C).
  2. Season the brisket and ribs with salt and pepper.
  3. Add soaked Applewood chips to your smoker or grill.
  4. Place the brisket on the smoker, fat side up, for 3 hours, then wrap in foil with a portion of the BBQ sauce and continue cooking for another 2 3 hours.
  5. Meanwhile, add ribs to the smoker, cooking for 1 hour, then generously brush with BBQ sauce and continue smoking for another 45 minutes or until tender.
  6. Slice the brisket against the grain, and pull apart the meat into sliders.
  7. Serve your Kickin' Kansas City BBQ Smokehouse Dinner with the smoked meats on buns, topped with a side of tangy coleslaw, creamy potato salad, and crunchy pickles.

Chef’s Insight

Experiment with different types of wood chips like cherry or hickory for a unique smoky flavor.

Notes

Make sure to use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature of your meats before serving.

Cultural or Historical Background

The Kansas City BBQ style is known for its sweet, tomato-based sauce and use of both meat cuts in a single meal, like our Smokehouse Dinner.