Rib Tips in the PBC

[gdsim1]

Howdy folks! Taking my first ever shot at cooking rib tips today, and I’m thinking about putting them in the PBC with the spare ribs I’ve trimmed down to a St Louis style cut.

Has anyone tried rib tips in the PBC? Kind of doubt I’ll get any feedback before I take the plunge, but look forward to anything anyone has to share for the next time I cook them.

One more piece to the puzzle as well... I have a Hasty Bake at my disposal as well. Does anyone thing a different cooker / grill would be a better choice than the PBC for rib tips in the future?

Thanks,

G

[Henrik]

I don’t know, haven’t done rib tips. But I know the PBC is a lean mean rib machine, so go for it!

[gdsim1]

About 2:15 into the cook and they’re probe tender. Just sauced em and back in the barrel they went - will report back on the results, hopefully with pics. 👍

[HawkerXP]

I haven't done rib tips. yet. I've left them on the few times I had a spare rack.

[gdsim1]

Ok, so no pics to share (they all got snapped up as soon as I set the cleaver down lol) but I’m pleased to report the rib tips came out awesome! Extremely tender and juicy, and a bit spicier than I expected - used Jack Stack rub and glazed with Sweet Baby Ray’s, neither one of which usually has much zing. Couldn’t be happier with the outcome.

I think I’ve been converted. Instead of buying St Louis style ribs, I think from now on I’m going to buy spare ribs, and cut the rib tips off before I freeze them. It’s like getting two great meals out of one rack of ribs... if there’s a downside I don’t see it! 😃

One note for anyone who wants to try this... it was a pretty windy day here, and I struggled to keep the temp in the PBC up. I normally run it around 285, but the majority of today’s cook was in the 250-260 range.