Backyard Kansas City Cook: Rub Kit + Sauce Kit Game Plan
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You do not need a trailer full of bottles for a proper KC backyard cook. Two BigShow kits cover the seasoning and the finish:
- [KC Complete Rub Kit](https://shop.bigshowbbq.com/products/kc-complete-rub-kit) — Que, Bold & Gold, Sweet & Spicy (12 oz shakers)
- [KC Complete Sauce Kit](https://shop.bigshowbbq.com/products/kc-complete-sauce-kit) — Mild, Honey Jalapeño Glaze, Hickory
Together they clear the **$50 free shipping** threshold (continental U.S.) and give every guest a lane.
## What is in each kit
**Rub kit ($36)**
1. [KC Que Rub](https://shop.bigshowbbq.com/products/kc-que-rub) — salty-sweet savory all-purpose
2. [KC Bold & Gold](https://shop.bigshowbbq.com/products/kc-bold-gold) — garlic-forward
3. [KC Sweet & Spicy Rub](https://shop.bigshowbbq.com/products/kc-sweet-spicy-rub) — sweet heat
**Sauce kit ($28)**
1. [KC Mild BBQ Sauce](https://shop.bigshowbbq.com/products/kc-mild-bbq-sauce) — 12 oz
2. [Honey Jalapeño Grilling Glaze](https://shop.bigshowbbq.com/products/honey-jalapeno-glaze) — 14.4 oz glass
3. [KC Hickory BBQ Sauce](https://shop.bigshowbbq.com/products/kc-hickory-bbq-sauce) — 12 oz
Sauce kit allergens: mustard, soy, and wheat (see bottles). Spicy sauce is **not** in this kit.
## Timeline (night before → serve)
**Night before**
- Season ribs with Que. Fridge uncovered if you want a drier surface.
- Optional: season chicken pieces with Bold & Gold and fridge.
**Cook day (−4 to −5 hours for ribs, adjust to your method)**
- Start ribs first.
- Prep veggie tray and sauce board while ribs run.
- Chicken goes on when ribs are mid-cook or when you have a second zone.
**Finish (−20 minutes)**
- Glaze chicken with Honey Jalapeño.
- Sauce ribs with Mild or Hickory after bark is set.
- Pull everything to rest; set the table board.
## Station 1: ribs on Que + Mild/Hickory
1. Coat ribs with [KC Que](https://shop.bigshowbbq.com/products/kc-que-rub).
2. Smoke or oven-roast low and slow until tender.
3. Late glaze: [Mild](https://shop.bigshowbbq.com/products/kc-mild-bbq-sauce) for classic KC, [Hickory](https://shop.bigshowbbq.com/products/kc-hickory-bbq-sauce) for smoky sandwiches.
4. Rest before slicing so the sauce sets instead of sliding off.
## Station 2: chicken on Bold & Gold + Honey Jalapeño
1. Season thighs/drums with [Bold & Gold](https://shop.bigshowbbq.com/products/kc-bold-gold).
2. Cook to temperature with clean heat.
3. Brush [Honey Jalapeño](https://shop.bigshowbbq.com/products/honey-jalapeno-glaze) in the last 10–15 minutes, second thin coat optional.
4. Rest and serve sticky.
This station is the crowd-pleaser for people who want sweet heat without committing to a spicy mop sauce.
## Station 3: veggies + Sweet & Spicy option
Toss potatoes, corn, and crucifers with oil and Bold & Gold. Roast hot.
Want a spicy tray? Dedicate wings or a small rack to [Sweet & Spicy Rub](https://shop.bigshowbbq.com/products/kc-sweet-spicy-rub) so heat stays optional. Keep Mild on the table for cool-down.
## Table sauce board
Put three ramekins out, labeled:
1. Mild — classic
2. Hickory — smoky
3. Honey Jalapeño — sweet heat glaze
That board turns one cook into a tasting without cooking three different meats. Mention allergens verbally: Mild/Hickory = mustard; Honey Jalapeño = soy, wheat, mustard.
## Cart math and free shipping
| Cart | Subtotal | Free ship $50+? |
|---|---:|---|
| Rub kit alone | $36 | No — add $14+ |
| Sauce kit alone | $28 | No — add $22+ |
| Rub kit + sauce kit | $64 | **Yes** |
| Rub kit + Mild 2-pack ($18.95) | ~$55 | **Yes** |
**CTA:** Build the cookout cart from [Kits](https://shop.bigshowbbq.com/collections/kits) — [Complete Rub Kit](https://shop.bigshowbbq.com/products/kc-complete-rub-kit) + [Complete Sauce Kit](https://shop.bigshowbbq.com/products/kc-complete-sauce-kit). Free shipping on orders $50+ (continental U.S.). Rates apply under $50.
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