What to do with St. Louis ribs trimmings - ??

[Mark Schnell]

 I did some St. Louis cut ribs. The sternum end of the ribs came trimmed off but the skirt section was still on there. What can I do with those trimmings? Fajitas, maybe? Any other ideas, I had five racks of ribs so I have quite a bit of meat left that is not cooked yet.

[1buckie]

Are they cooked up?

If not, cook 'em off to fairly tender & add to beans next cook....





It takes a little time to shread off the meat from any bone pieces, but well worth the trouble....

[Mark Schnell]

Thanks, Buckie. They aren't cooked yet, I still haven't done drip beans so that is a good idea.

[1buckie]

Rib Tip tacos is another one I've seen a lot of people do......

[BluesDaddy]

I always cook 'em when I cooking the ribs, just about the same way. Then they are the "cook's reward". Once cooked, you can do whatever you like - shred for tacos, add to beans, soup, etc.

[Jammato]

I figure trimmings always do good in a crockpot in BBQ sauce

[zach1234]

throw them in the smoker and nibble on them during the cook when they are cooked through, or save them and chop them up finely with a little bit of sauce for sandwiches

[MacEggs]

... Drip pan beans, for sure!

I have also done the following after shredding.

Put a shred in each turd ... why not, eh!






Or, sauté some onions and peppers, add the chopped up shred ... make some wraps or tacos.

[caseydog]

Like others have said, I smoke my rib tips and trimmings and use them in beans. I like to dice the smoked meat and add them to black beans that I slow cook in a cast iron dutch oven. I usually serve it over rice. I often add a can of Rotel tomatoes and chilies.

It is a mostly vegetarian dish with a little smokey pork for flavor. It is quick, easy and great on a cold day.