Rib trimmings are the universal food - you can use them in chili or beans, deep fry them, grind them up and make sausage, meatballs, meatloafs, use them in gumbo, or just throw them in the smoker for a "pit man's treat".
It's a lot like Bacon - there's really no wrong way to make them, especially if you're going to keep them for yourself!