Burnt Ends Appetizer Recipe
Delectably fried pork rib pieces coated in BBQ sauce, paired with crisp pickles and red onion.
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Ingredients
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Ingredients for Burnt Ends Appetizer
Method
Directions for Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Ribs
Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C). Rub the pork ribs with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Place the ribs on a baking sheet and cover with aluminum foil. Bake in the preheated oven for 2.5 to 3 hours until tender.
- 2
Fry the Ribs
Once cooked, remove the ribs from the oven and let them cool slightly. Cut the ribs into bite-sized pieces. In a large skillet or deep fryer, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Fry the rib pieces in batches until crispy and golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per batch. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- 3
Coat with BBQ Sauce
In a large bowl, toss the fried pork rib pieces with BBQ sauce until evenly coated.
- 4
Serve
Serve the burnt ends hot, garnished with sliced pickles and red onion on the side.
