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Title: What to do with St. Louis ribs trimmings - ??
Post by: Mark Schnell on February 02, 2015, 07:36:43 AM

 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.

Title: Re: What to do with St. Louis ribs trimmings - ??
Post by: 1buckie on February 02, 2015, 07:49:59 AM

Are they cooked up?

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

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It takes a little time to shread off the meat from any bone pieces, but well worth the trouble.... 8)

Title: Re: What to do with St. Louis ribs trimmings - ??
Post by: Mark Schnell on February 02, 2015, 08:25:19 AM

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

Title: Re: What to do with St. Louis ribs trimmings - ??
Post by: 1buckie on February 02, 2015, 09:08:47 AM

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

Title: Re: What to do with St. Louis ribs trimmings - ??
Post by: BluesDaddy on February 06, 2015, 10:18:07 AM

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.

Title: Re: What to do with St. Louis ribs trimmings - ??
Post by: Jammato on February 07, 2015, 08:10:08 AM

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

Title: Re: What to do with St. Louis ribs trimmings - ??
Post by: zach1234 on February 15, 2015, 02:23:35 AM

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

Title: Re: What to do with St. Louis ribs trimmings - ??
Post by: MacEggs on February 15, 2015, 09:34:45 AM

… Drip pan beans, for sure!

I have also done the following after shredding.

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

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

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Title: Re: What to do with St. Louis ribs trimmings - ??
Post by: caseydog on February 21, 2015, 04:55:53 PM

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.