Feather Bones (Riblets)

[Gunslinger]

I was finally able to get some of these. When we were kids we grew up eating these succulent little bony morsels. Mom would boil them, then drown them in sauce and broil in the oven until the sauce was hot and gooey. They were good, but I always knew I wanted to try them smoked. But they're hard to get in these parts, so when I found them I jumped on 20 lbs of them.

First 10 lbs got a dose of my rub.


The next 10 lbs got a dusting of Mad Hunky.


I love my new grates.


Don't forget the beans.


Ready to eat. Rubbed only, no sauce. Sweet Baby Rays was served on the side.




Now see what I did, I forgot the damn beans.




Ahhhhh, beans. That's better.


I tell ya what. These little suckers are damn good.

[Beer-B-Q]

Those sure look good Tom...

I gotta make some more of those... It has been a couple months now and I am ready to pig out again...

[RowdyRay]

Whoa! That's a plate full of food. With all the rest of that stuff, how'd you find room for main attraction? Never had 'em before, but sure look good.

[SMOKE FREAK]

Dont know if I can find em around here but if I do.........Bout how long do you smoke em for...They sure look good...

And I dont reckon Ill cook 20# of em at once...but thats just me...

[Fishawn]

Holy Smokes Tom, those look Awesome!.... I think you need to get bigger plates.....

Great Spread

[DennyD]

I'm used to seeing boxes of rib tips.... that I understand. But there's a Save-a-Lot near us that has "pork breast bones" in a box and also another brand with their boxes labeled "pork riblets". I asked them and they said they were all pretty much different names for rib tips. Is that so? and if not, how do they differ?

[minnbill]

Tom ,looks great I have to find me some of them

[Critterhunter]

Those look Awesome,There was a BBQ joint that sold riblets as a special on Thursday.Almost more than you could eat on a plate for like 6 bucks Them are Damn Good Vittles

[Beer-B-Q]

I'm used to seeing boxes of rib tips.... that I understand. But there's a Save-a-Lot near us that has "pork breast bones" in a box and also another brand with their boxes labeled "pork riblets". I asked them and they said they were all pretty much different names for rib tips. Is that so? and if not, how do they differ?

They are the same. I buy them in 10# boxes and they call them Riblets at the store we get them from....

[Uncle-Honky]

Hot Damn! Look at them there ribbies man! They look wonderful Tom. I like me sauce on the side too. That SBR makes a good rib buddy no doubt. To hell with the bigger plate, I'll take me beans o'er the top 'o me baked tater...please!!

[erain]

I'm used to seeing boxes of rib tips.... that I understand. But there's a Save-a-Lot near us that has "pork breast bones" in a box and also another brand with their boxes labeled "pork riblets". I asked them and they said they were all pretty much different names for rib tips. Is that so? and if not, how do they differ?

rib tips, come from the ribs on the breast end... what tom has here are riblets or featherbones, which grow off the spine. i started finding them a couple years ago and they make a great smoke. nice job Tom and great pics of a great looking meal!!!

[Zeeker]

Dang Gunny that plate looks to die for. Points cop says I got to spread them around. That sure does deserv'em though...

[HawgHeaven]

Holy Smokes Tom, those look Awesome!.... I think you need to get bigger plates.....

I think he needs to invite more people over... hint... hint...

You nailed it Gunny, awesome plateage!!!

[Gunslinger]

Dont know if I can find em around here but if I do.........Bout how long do you smoke em for...They sure look good...

Craig, I got mine at Dillons packaged under the Farmland label. I smoked them at 250° (smoker ran flawlessly yesterday too) for about 2 hours flipping once, then I put them in a covered foil pan and sprayed them with apple juice and cooked for another 2 1/2 hours.

I'm used to seeing boxes of rib tips.... that I understand. But there's a Save-a-Lot near us that has "pork breast bones" in a box and also another brand with their boxes labeled "pork riblets". I asked them and they said they were all pretty much different names for rib tips. Is that so? and if not, how do they differ?

Here ya go.

rib tips, come from the ribs on the breast end... what tom has here are riblets or featherbones, which grow off the spine. i started finding them a couple years ago and they make a great smoke. nice job Tom and great pics of a great looking meal!!!

Yeah, you know what's good too. Thanks.

Points cop

That's funny.

[SmokinLee]

Good Golly Miss Molly, them little bone suckers look like a feast.