Welcome to my blog post where you will learn how to smoke mouth-watering rib tips on the Weber Kettle Grill. In this guide, I will walk you through the step-by-step process of preparing and smoking these tender and juicy meat cuts on your very own grill. With the right technique, you can achieve that perfectly smoked flavor that will keep you coming back for more. So, let’s fire up the grill and get cooking!
Learn How to Smoke Delicious Rib Tips on the Weber Kettle Grill
Introduction
If you’re a barbecue fan, ribs are likely one of your go-to dishes. However, have you tried cooking with rib tips? These leftovers from trimming a sparerib can make for a delicious meal if cooked correctly. In this article, we’ll show you how to smoke delicious rib tips on your Weber Kettle Grill.
Setting Up Your Weber Kettle Grill
Before we start cooking, let’s focus on setting up our Weber Kettle Grill. The cooking temperature will range from 250°F to 275°F. To ensure we have enough fuel throughout the cooking process, we need to set up a briquette basket that’s full of briquettes. Additionally, we should use foil to catch any dripping fluids from the meat.
Preparing Your Rib Tips
Once we’ve set up our Weber Kettle Grill for smoking, it’s time to prepare our rib tips. In the video we will be following along with, the rib tips will be coated generously with Bob’s Smokin Southern Barbecue rub seasoning, and smoked with cherry wood for two hours.
After the first smoking time is up, the rib tips are removed from the grill and transferred to a foil pan. Next, they are covered with homemade Root Beer BBQ sauce, wrapped tightly in foil, and smoked for at least another hour. The rib tips also get spritzed with a mixture of water and Jack Daniels (two-to-one ratio) every thirty minutes. Finally, we double wrap the rib tips with foil to seal in the flavors.
Serving Your Rib Tips
After an hour of smoking with the BBQ sauce, your delicious rib tips should be ready to serve. You can serve them as is, or with your favorite side dishes. You could even chop them up and use them as a topping for your next barbecue pizza.
FAQs
Q: How long does it take to smoke rib tips on the Weber Kettle Grill?
A: The smoking process takes about three hours: two hours of cherry wood smoking and one hour of smoking with BBQ sauce.
Q: Do I need to use a specific rib seasoning for my rib tips?
A: No, you can use your preferred rib seasoning. However, we recommend using Bob’s Smokin Southern Barbecue rub seasoning to achieve the same taste that we got in the video.
Q: Can I use a different smoking wood than cherry on my Weber Kettle Grill?
A: Yes, you can use any smoking wood you prefer. Cherry wood was used in the video recipe because of its milder flavor and light color.
Q: Can I make the homemade Root Beer BBQ sauce in advance?
A: Yes, you can make the sauce in advance and store it in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
Q: Is it necessary to spritz the rib tips with water and Jack Daniels as you smoke them?
A: No, it’s not necessary, but it will help keep the meat moist and give it extra flavor.
Conclusion
By learning how to smoke delicious rib tips on your Weber Kettle Grill, you add a unique and tasty dish to your barbecue repertoire. Follow the instructions mentioned above, and you’ll get juicy and tender rib tips that will leave your taste buds dancing.