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Kansas City Sweet-and-Smoky Ribs

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Kansas City Sweet-and-Smoky RibsGreg Schneider

Editor's note: The recipe below is from How to Grill, by Steven Raichlen. To read more about Raichlen and barbecue, go to our feature The Best Barbecue in the U.S.A.

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