Rib Appetizer Idea

nthole · 11-26-2012, 11:34 AM

I did a few searches but didn't find anything (here or the Googlenets) so wondering if anyone has tried this.

Wife and I are going to a trivia event and need to bring an appetizer. I'm kind of in the mood for ribs. I know I can get rib tips and just make those, but something that came to mind was appetizer sized ribs. In other words, take a rack of spares and cut them in half (down the middle of the rack) to create ribs that are about 2 - 3 inches long.

Will a butcher cut a rack of ribs in half in order to do this? Well a couple of racks actually. I was just thinking some mini ribs would be a cool appetizer. Wondering how that might impact the cooking as well. I'm thinking essentially it would be like halving the times as well, an hour on heat, an hour in foil and then probably close to done.

Thoughts?

Untraceable · 11-26-2012, 11:38 AM

If they have a bandsaw I dont see why not. The dollar speaks

code3rrt · 11-26-2012, 11:42 AM

Sounds like a great idea! I'm not sure how that would impact the cook times, I would think the cook time would be pretty much the same, maybe a little shorter. Another experiment in the making! Maybe wrap each one with a strip of bacon? Let us all know what you come up with and post some pics.

Gore · 11-26-2012, 11:54 AM

I've seen ribs of this cut sold in stores on occasion. Cook times are going to depend primarily on the minimum dimension, which will still be the thickness of the rib. Cook times will be reduced, but not halved, unless they're really meaty.

Swamp Donkeyz BBQ · 11-26-2012, 11:56 AM

Maybe just get some BBs? A friend of mine battered some up awhile back, like chicken fried steak, and then deep fried them. Man they were good.

Gore · 11-26-2012, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Swamp Donkeyz BBQ

Maybe just get some BBs? A friend of mine battered some up awhile back, like chicken fried steak, and then deep fried them. Man they were good.

Mmmmmmm, sort of like these:

Here's the recipe, if you can figure it out:
http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/sh...ad.php?t=84311

nthole · 11-26-2012, 01:22 PM

I've done the deep fried ribs thing already before. If you want to guarantee you can't eat more than two ribs that's a great way to go!

I'll have to stop by the butcher and see if they'll do it to try. Stay tuned!

LMAJ · 11-26-2012, 02:03 PM

We did that one year for New Year's Eve, but we did back ribs cut in half. Worked out great..

el_matt · 11-26-2012, 10:31 PM

I had the butcher cut ribs down the center once or twice. He gave me a weird look, and must've asked me three times if I was sure that was what I wanted. He didn't charge extra.

Matt

SauceHitter · 11-26-2012, 10:53 PM

My grocer has cut several racks in half for me.

I make Buffalo ribettes.
I par smoke them, cut them up, toss in rub with a little flour added, flash fry and toss with buffalo sauce.

tish · 11-26-2012, 11:18 PM

I'm really interested to see how these will come out. Please take notes, and pics to share later!

Hook_Line_and_Sinker · 11-27-2012, 12:08 AM

landarc · 11-27-2012, 12:48 AM

Yes, out here, the Chinese stores sell ribs sectioned into 2"-3" sections as a normal item. They cook up fine, and they do cook faster than normal ribs. On the order of half the time actually, especially if you foil them.

nthole · 11-27-2012, 07:23 PM

Ok, lets do this thing. Got a rack of spares on the way home from work. Here it is, split, and coated with rubs from two of the great rub masters.

If it appears that these are on a pan and headed for an oven... you are correct. It's cold out and I didn't feel like firing up a pit for this. The 275F oven will make do for the test. If this bothers you, once you've cooked actual bbq on an easy bake oven feel free to speak up, until then...pipe down!

nthole · 11-27-2012, 08:45 PM

90 minutes, going for the foil wrap with happy sleep time goodness.

11-26-2012, 11:34 AM	#1
nthole Babbling Farker Join Date: 08-11-03 Location: St. Louis Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Rib Appetizer Idea I did a few searches but didn't find anything (here or the Googlenets) so wondering if anyone has tried this. Wife and I are going to a trivia event and need to bring an appetizer. I'm kind of in the mood for ribs. I know I can get rib tips and just make those, but something that came to mind was appetizer sized ribs. In other words, take a rack of spares and cut them in half (down the middle of the rack) to create ribs that are about 2 - 3 inches long. Will a butcher cut a rack of ribs in half in order to do this? Well a couple of racks actually. I was just thinking some mini ribs would be a cool appetizer. Wondering how that might impact the cooking as well. I'm thinking essentially it would be like halving the times as well, an hour on heat, an hour in foil and then probably close to done. Thoughts? __________________ Neil -- "Easy Bake Master" NB Bandera [gone to heaven...conveniently located in Long Island, NY] WSM A, WSM B, UDS, Easy Bake Oven Pork Pistols BBQ MOFO Illuminati MOINK...It's what's for linner.

11-26-2012, 11:42 AM	#3
code3rrt is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 08-09-12 Location: Spokane Valley, Washington Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Sounds like a great idea! I'm not sure how that would impact the cook times, I would think the cook time would be pretty much the same, maybe a little shorter. Another experiment in the making! Maybe wrap each one with a strip of bacon? Let us all know what you come up with and post some pics. __________________ KC Weber Performer with rotisserie ring, 22.5OTS, Maverick 732, Weber Smokey Joe,PBC Smokenator/Hoovergrill, variety of microbrews, Gin and tonic, variety of lighters.

11-26-2012, 11:54 AM	#4
Gore somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 10-05-08 Location: Hiding out from blood suck ghost snake gods ... and Nazis Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I've seen ribs of this cut sold in stores on occasion. Cook times are going to depend primarily on the minimum dimension, which will still be the thickness of the rib. Cook times will be reduced, but not halved, unless they're really meaty. __________________ Assistant to a Mad BBQ Scientist (and a squirrel): Primo Oval XL, Small Offset, Gasser, Optigrill, UBS "I love everything about the pig, even the way she walks." -- Spanish proverb (\__/) (='.'=) This is the rabbit baby. Invests him in yours signature, (")_(") and the help rabbit baby takes over control of the world! Hmmmm, I wonder, WWGALD? Avatar courtesy of Grillman and NorthwestBBQ Promoted by Bigabyte to "Idiot #1"

11-26-2012, 01:22 PM	#7
nthole Babbling Farker Join Date: 08-11-03 Location: St. Louis Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I've done the deep fried ribs thing already before. If you want to guarantee you can't eat more than two ribs that's a great way to go! I'll have to stop by the butcher and see if they'll do it to try. Stay tuned! __________________ Neil -- "Easy Bake Master" NB Bandera [gone to heaven...conveniently located in Long Island, NY] WSM A, WSM B, UDS, Easy Bake Oven Pork Pistols BBQ MOFO Illuminati MOINK...It's what's for linner.

11-26-2012, 02:03 PM	#8
LMAJ Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 07-01-07 Location: Southeastern Pa Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	We did that one year for New Year's Eve, but we did back ribs cut in half. Worked out great.. __________________ L-M Official Pennsylvania MOINK Ball maker 1 Large BGE - 7/5/08 1 Large BGE and table - 8/29/12 1 18.5 new to me WSM Super Fast BLUE and RED Thermapen 1 - The Great Outdoors Smoker Sea Bug cooker 1 - Fantastic hubby - the original Big Al _______________________________________ Enjoy the little things, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things. - Robert Brault

11-26-2012, 11:38 AM	#2
Untraceable is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 05-19-11 Location: mn Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	If they have a bandsaw I dont see why not. The dollar speaks

11-26-2012, 11:56 AM	#5
Swamp Donkeyz BBQ Take a breath! Join Date: 07-25-12 Location: Huntsville, Tx Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Maybe just get some BBs? A friend of mine battered some up awhile back, like chicken fried steak, and then deep fried them. Man they were good.

11-26-2012, 10:31 PM	#9
el_matt is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 12-08-09 Location: Turlock, California Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I had the butcher cut ribs down the center once or twice. He gave me a weird look, and must've asked me three times if I was sure that was what I wanted. He didn't charge extra. Matt

11-26-2012, 10:53 PM	#10
SauceHitter Found some matches. Join Date: 11-16-11 Location: Richardson, tx Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	My grocer has cut several racks in half for me. I make Buffalo ribettes. I par smoke them, cut them up, toss in rub with a little flour added, flash fry and toss with buffalo sauce.

11-26-2012, 11:18 PM	#11
tish Babbling Farker Join Date: 11-13-11 Location: york, pa Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I'm really interested to see how these will come out. Please take notes, and pics to share later! __________________ When all else fails, just ask yourself WWGALD???* ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Just a little pyro at heart! Who's got the hot dogs? Bubba Keg, Weber Genesis E-310 NG Mini WSM, Shhh!!! Michael's surprise <'\__! .// .\\ Puppy baby says 'piss on it and walk away!' ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Proud recipient of a certifiably uncertified limited edition MOINK ball certificate!!

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11-27-2012, 12:48 AM	#13
landarc somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 06-26-09 Location: San Leandro, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Yes, out here, the Chinese stores sell ribs sectioned into 2"-3" sections as a normal item. They cook up fine, and they do cook faster than normal ribs. On the order of half the time actually, especially if you foil them. __________________ "perhaps...but then again...maybe not..." careful there son, those ribs are boiling hot... \_\|_/ (='.'=) Here there be bunnies... (")_(")ooo Pacific Rim BBQ Bob's Brew and Que