New Product Kirkland Signature Smoked Pork Back Ribs

The scoop

If you love the smell of a backyard smoker but don’t have hours to spare, this find at Costco might be exactly what you need. Kirkland Signature Smoked Pork Back Ribs are fully cooked and ready to heat, so all the low-and-slow work is already done for you.

Note: Costco had their own KS ribs a while back but then they disappeared for about six months. Looks like they are back with new packaging and possibly an updated product as well.

These racks are dry-rubbed and smoked, then packaged so you can finish them off in the oven, air fryer, or grill for that fresh-off-the-smoker char. The packaging shows a beautifully caramelized bark and a smoke ring that suggests real time spent over wood smoke, not just liquid smoke flavoring.

Since these are fully cooked, they should be a great option for busy weeknights or last-minute cookouts where you still want that smokehouse taste without firing up your own smoker for hours. Made in the USA, according to the packaging, which is a nice touch for a product like this.

Nutrition Snapshot (per serving):

• Serving Size: 3 oz (84g)
• Calories: 250

Bottom Line: For anyone craving smoky, fall-off-the-bone style ribs without the smoker learning curve, Kirkland Signature Smoked Pork Back Ribs look like a solid shortcut to a satisfying backyard meal. But don’t expect them to replace your favorite BBQ joint or skilled next door neighbor with a backyard smoker.