Smoked Rib Tips | Smoked Rib Tip Recipe on Traeger Grill

pork rib tips

🥗Healthier: chicken wings

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Chicken wings are lower in fat, while pork shoulder is often less expensive.

BBQ sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade BBQ sauce

💰Cheaper: ketchup with spices

Homemade BBQ sauce can be healthier with less sugar, while ketchup is a budget-friendly alternative.

Cut the whole spareribs into a St. Louis cut by making a straight cut along the top of the bones.

Cut the rib tips into chunks about 2 to 3 inches wide.

Season the rib tips with AP rub and Killer Hogs D barbecue rub.

Fire up the Traeger grill using competition blend pellets.

Place the rib tips on the grill and smoke for about 3 to 4 hours until tender.

Mix various leftover sauces from the refrigerator in a bowl to create a glaze.

Coat the smoked rib tips with the sauce mixture.

Return the rib tips to the grill for an additional hour to caramelize the glaze.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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