Rib Tips

Rib Tips are a juicy, mouthwatering, finger-licking delicacy that every barbecue lover needs to try at least once! If you’re a cookout fan, serve these tender, flavorful bites smothered in BBQ sauce for the ultimate crowd-pleasing recipe.

Ingredients

▢4-5 lbs pork baby back ribs

For the Dry Rub

▢1/3 cup brown sugar packed

▢1 tbsp onion powder

▢1 tbsp garlic powder

▢1 tbsp cajun seasoning

▢2 tsp black pepper

▢2 tsp smoked paprika

▢1 tsp kosher salt

▢1/2 tsp cumin

▢1/4 tsp chili powder

▢1/4 tsp mustard powder

▢Oil cooking spray

For Final Basting

▢BBQ sauce use your fave or homemade

Instructions

Properly rinse rib tips and pat dry with paper towels.  Remove the membrane or extra skin if there is any on the tips.

In a plastic bag, shake together brown sugar, onion powder, garlic powder, cajun seasoning, black pepper, smoked paprika, kosher salt, cumin, chili powder, and mustard powder until combined.

Line a large baking sheet with non-stick foil and lay the rib tips on top. Make sure the foil is longer than the rib tips.

Spray the outside of the rack of ribs with oil spray then massage dry rub into each side of the ribs.

Cover the ribs with the foil and wrap tightly then store in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours or overnight.

To Grill Ribs

Make sure to properly oil the grates of the grill so the meat won’t stick.

Once the grill is ready and hot, place the ribs bone side down on the grill over indirect heat. Grill covered for an 1 ½ hours then turn them over and grill for an additional 1 ½ hours still over indirect heat.

Make sure you are checking every now and again on the ribs to make sure they don’t stick or burn if they get close to direct heat. After 3 hours or so, the ribs should be super tender. If not, continue for an additional 30 minutes. The ribs should have an internal temperature of 145°F.

Transfer the ribs to direct heat and brush with bbq sauce on both sides. Grill uncovered for 5-10 minutes then remove.

To Bake Ribs

Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F.

Bake ribs for 2 ½ hours. Check to see if they are incredibly tender. If not, leave covered and allow to bake an additional 30-45 minutes. The ribs should have an internal temperature of 145°F.

Drain the excess fat from the ribs then apply bbq sauce to both sides.

Turn your oven on to broil and allow the sauce to stick to the ribs then remove.

When Ready to Serve

Once rib tips are cooled for about 5-7 minutes, chop into smaller pieces and serve.

Notes

You’ll want to cook the ribs at a low to medium heat. Going low and slow is the best way to get super-tender, smoky meat.

Cooking meat on the grill requires constant attention. Stay close to the grill, tongs in hand, and only flip when necessary. Only baste with BBQ sauce in the last 30 minutes of cooking or the sugars will burn along with your ribs.

Let the cooked ribs sit for at least 15 minutes before you serve them! If cut too early the ribs will leak out their juices and become dry. Serve with extra BBQ sauce.