I've got pork shake'n'bake coating but I hesitate to use that on these things, what the heck is a spare rib tip, why haven't I ever eaten them before, and why aren't there any recipes specifically for them online? I didn't mean to buy them I just saw that the packaging said pork chop. I've never cooked pork before.

try this one Grilled Spare Ribs Recipe Since spare ribs are mostly bone, allow about one pound per person. Container: grill Servings: 4 Serving Description: about one pound Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 2 hours Ingredients - 4 pounds pork spare ribs - 1 teaspoon ground cumin - 2 teaspoons brown sugar - 2 teaspoons paprika - 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste - 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice - 1 teaspoon salt - 2 teaspoons coarsely ground black pepper - 1 cup barbeque sauce, purchased or home made, more as needed Directions Make the spice rub: mix together cumin, brown sugar, paprika, cayenne pepper, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Trim any large areas of excess fat from the ribs. Don't bother with small bits, they help keep the meat from drying out. Sprinkle the spice mix over the meat and rub in. If time allows, wrap ribs in plastic wrap or put in a covered container and refrigerate for an hour or two. Set up the grill for indirect heat, medium temperature. Grill the meat, rib side down, until the bones protrude slightly from the meat, about 2 hours (may take more or less time, depending on rib thickness and grill temperature). Brush with barbeque sauce when ribs are almost done. Serve with extra barbeque sauce. http://www.recipetips.com/recipe-cards/t--2514/grilled-spare-ribs.asp or Steamed Black Bean Spare Ribs 1 lb pork spareribs, cut into 1/2 inch 4 garlic cloves, minced 2 chili peppers, thinly sliced 2 1/2 tablespoons black bean garlic sauce 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 tablespoon oyster sauce 2 tablespoons cornstarch 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar 2 teaspoons sesame oil Cut any excess fat off the spare ribs. Combine all the ingredients and spare ribs into a heat proof bowl. Marinate for 30 minutes. Place the spare ribs into a steamer, steam for one hour or until tender on medium high heat. Note: for those who don't have a steamer, I suggest to use a wok. Place 2 wooden chop stick diagonally on the wok and 2 more wooden chop stick horizontal on the wok. Fill the wok with water just a little bit below the chopstick. Then, place the spare ribs on top of the chop stick; afterward, cover and steam, but you have to check it often (every 15 minutes or so) to refill water into the wok. http://www.recipezaar.com/274845 (*-*)

Spare ribs are great for the grill! but if too cold you can put them in the oven as well with onions and rosemary a lil salt and pepper wow yummy remember what ever taste you like is fine think of spare ribs as steak just very tender- or even a pork chop good luck