a little bit sweet and a little bit spicy

Yay for grilling season! When I think of ribs m first thought always goes back to my grandmother. She made the best ribs – and what made them good is she’d always start them in the oven and then transfer them to either the grill or the slow cooker. It always made them SO tender and super delicious. When I saw the new KC Masterpiece BBQ Sauce Mix & Dry Rub Sweet Honey I knew I couldn’t wait to get my hands on it to make some ribs. While at the grocery store I learned that short ribs are better for low-and-slow cooking, which was exactly what I had in mind. While there are endless flavor combinations… and even more so with the bbq sauce mix & dry rub, I wanted something a little bit sweet and a little bit spicy.

I chose to add just a little bit more honey and an extra kick with some chipotle seasoning. I love those two flavors together! The great thing about the new KC Masterpiece BBQ Sauce Mix & Dry Rub is that you can mix it with water – or dial up the excitement a notch by swapping the water for water, soda, beer, bourbon or juice (and more). From there you can add things like honey, hot sauce, pineapple juice, or whatever your heart desires! Pretty fun right? The sweet heat variety I went with goes great at any BBQ, picnic, potluck or party and will be an excellent recipe to have on hand this summer as things heat up. What are you waiting for? Grab some of your closest friends, throw a party and serve these great short ribs!