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Pork Rib Tips

You gotta try some rib tips at least once in your life - they're juicy, mouthwatering, and finger-licking good! If you're a fan of cookouts, then smother these tender, flavorful bites in BBQ sauce for a crowd-pleasing recipe.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Marinating Time 6 hours
Total Time 8 hours 55 minutes
Servings 10 servings
Author Jocelyn Delk Adams

Ingredients

  • 4 lbs pork ribs
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 tbsp onion powder
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp cajun seasoning
  • 1 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1/4 tsp chili powder
  • 1/4 tsp mustard powder
  • oil cooking spray
  • Your fave bbq sauce for basting

Instructions

  • First, rinse the rib tips and dry them with paper towels. If there's any membrane or extra skin on the tips, remove it.
  • Mix brown sugar, onion powder, garlic powder, cajun seasoning, black pepper, smoked paprika, kosher salt, cumin, chili powder, mustard powder, and cayenne pepper in a plastic bag until well combined.
  • On a large baking sheet lined with non-stick foil, arrange the rib tips, ensuring the foil extends beyond the ribs.
  • Spray the ribs with oil, then rub the dry spice mixture thoroughly on each side.
  • Cover the ribs with the foil, sealing it tightly, and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight.

To Grill

  • Oil the grill grates well to prevent sticking.
  • Once the grill is hot, place the ribs bone side down over indirect heat and grill covered for 1 ½ hours. Turn them and grill for another 1 ½ hours, still over indirect heat.
  • Monitor the ribs occasionally to ensure they don't stick or burn. After about 3 hours, the ribs should be very tender. If not, grill for up to an additional 30 minutes, aiming for an internal temperature of 145°F.
  • Move the ribs to direct heat and brush with BBQ sauce on both sides, grilling uncovered for 5-10 minutes before removing.

To Bake Ribs

  • Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F.
  • Bake the ribs for 2 ½ hours, checking for tenderness. If needed, continue baking for another 30-45 minutes until they reach an internal temperature of 145°F.
  • Drain excess fat, apply BBQ sauce to both sides of the ribs.
  • Broil the ribs for 5 minutes bone side down after basting with BBQ sauce, then brush with sauce a second time and broil until lightly browned and bubbly.
  • For extra stickiness, broil for a few more minutes.

When ready to serve

  • Let the rib tips cool for 5-7 minutes, chop them into smaller pieces, and serve.