Okay, so, I wanted to try something new in the kitchen the other day, and I decided to go with rib tips. I’ve cooked ribs before, but never the tips, so this was a bit of an experiment. I went to the store, picked up a nice slab of rib tips, and got ready to dive in.
First things first, I preheated my oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. While the oven was warming up, I got to work on prepping the rib tips. I rinsed them under cold water and patted them dry with some paper towels. Then, I grabbed a large bowl and tossed the rib tips with a little bit of olive oil. Just enough to give them a nice coating, you know?
Next up was the seasoning. Now, I’m a big fan of keeping things simple, so I just used salt, pepper, garlic powder, and a touch of smoked paprika. I sprinkled that goodness all over the rib tips, making sure each piece was well-coated. I let them sit for about 15 minutes to let the flavors get to know each other better.
Once the oven was preheated, I arranged the rib tips in a single layer in a baking dish. I didn’t want them to be crowded, you see, so they could cook evenly. I popped the dish into the oven and set a timer for one hour.
Checking for Doneness
- After one hour, I took the baking dish out to check the doneness.
- I poked the rib tips with a fork. They were kind of tender, but not exactly fall-off-the-bone tender.
- So I put them back in for another 30 minutes.
After that extra half hour, I checked them again. This time, they were perfect! They were tender, juicy, and the meat easily separated from the bone when I prodded it with a fork. I was pretty happy with how they turned out.
Now, here’s where you can get a little creative. I wanted to add a bit of a saucy kick to my rib tips, so I brushed them with my favorite barbecue sauce. Then, I cranked up the oven to broil and put them back in for about 5-10 minutes, just to let the sauce caramelize and get all bubbly and delicious.
And that’s it! I pulled them out of the oven, let them rest for a few minutes, and then dug in. They were so good! The meat was tender and flavorful, and the barbecue sauce added a nice touch of sweetness and tang. It was a success, I’d say. So, if you’re looking to cook rib tips, cooking them at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for about an hour and a half, then broiling with sauce, worked out pretty well for me. You might need to adjust the time a little, depending on your oven and the thickness of your rib tips, but it’s a good starting point.
