Chicago BBQ Rib-Tips on El Patron! An Inexpensive AlternativeTo Pork Spareribs!

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.

Trim the rib tips if necessary, noting that they are different from traditional rib tips sold at restaurants.

Season the rib tips with an all-purpose rub, ensuring they are well coated.

Preheat the El Patron cooker to between 275°F and 300°F.

Once the cooker reaches 275°F, place the rib tips inside and close the cooker.

Open the exhaust damper fully and adjust the intake damper to about 3/4 open for optimal airflow.

Prepare the barbecue sauce by pouring Limbs barbecue sauce into a pot and adding apple cider vinegar to thin it out slightly.

Heat the sauce on the stove until it reaches a drizzling consistency, ensuring it drips off without being too watery.

Monitor the rib tips, flipping and spritzing them with water every 15 minutes to maintain moisture and prevent burning.

After about an hour of cooking, check the rib tips for doneness and apply the heated barbecue sauce before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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