When I get spares, I love to take the tips (that strip across the top) and cut it into strips, pound 'em out pretty flat, weave 'em onto a skewers, add the rub, then smoke 'em along with the ribs for about an hour. They make terrific snacks while you're waiting for the ribs to finish and being on a stick...well, its like eatin' candy.
Here's the video - they are so easy and so good.