KC Rib Tips with Charred Glaze
Pork rib tips coated in a tangy-spicy KC-style sauce, charred hard in a screaming-hot skillet until the edges blacken and caramelize. Ready in 20 minutes — real dinner, no slow cooker.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 42g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Pat rib tips dry with paper towels. Season generously with salt and black pepper on all sides.
Step 2
Whisk together ketchup, vinegar, brown sugar, cayenne, and smoked paprika in a bowl until smooth.
Step 3
Heat 2 tbsp neutral oil in a large skillet over high heat until it shimmers and barely smokes, ~2 minutes.
Step 4
Add rib tips in a single layer — do not stir for 4 minutes. Edges should char black and crisp.
Step 5
Flip pieces and char the other side another 3–4 minutes until deep brown and caramelized.
Step 6
Pour sauce over tips, toss to coat, and cook 2 minutes stirring constantly until glaze coats and darkens.
Tools you’ll need
- large skillet (12-inch cast iron or heavy-bottomed)
- paper towels
- whisk
- mixing bowl
- tongs
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