how many ribs needed

[Kevin J]

I was going to make beef ribs this weekend but didn't give my meat guy enough time so going to do Cardinals aka (St Louis style ribs a smart ass birds on the bats fan) will have 6 adults 5 good eaters how many racks should I make. i will also have smoked macand cheese and a chuck roast. thanks in advance

 

[chilerelleno]

I'd do six racks, that practically ensures me some leftovers.
Gotta have some leftovers.
Also because they come three racks in a package at Costco.

No less than three racks, half a rack each.

 

[foamheart]

St.Louis ribs are all neatly trimmed and non-messy finger food. <Chuckles> Think about it, have you ever cooked too many ribs? How many can you get on the pit? How much do you really like these guys to share? LOL

I guess 6 racks could be enough with a chuck roast and lots of mac & cheese......

 

[SmokinVOLfan]

Can never have too many ribs. I think the real question here is how much cold beer to buy

 

[Kevin J]

Can never have too many ribs. I think the real question here is how much cold beer to buy

Very exelant point

 

[HalfSmoked]

6 rack should surly be enough and some to send to me.
With chuck roast you will have plenty.

Warren

 

[flatbroke]

I think half rack per person with the chuck and sides is more than adequate.

 

[chilerelleno]

One Chuckie doesn't split six ways.
Better smoke two of'em, just in case rabid feral cats steal one.

 

[indaswamp]

Better smoke two of'em, just in case rabid feral cats steal one.

 

[SonnyE]

Last time I did 6 racks at once, my Bar-B-Que caught fire!
It was just about half a rack too much. Covered the grill, and it isn't small.

Generally, I plan on 1/2 rack per person. But I cut mine on the grill as I take them off.
Then let folks pick what they'd like.
I think like Flatbroke, the roast will fill in any empty corners.

 

[HalfSmoked]

Kevin J Thanks for the like it is greatly appreciated.

Warren

 

[chilerelleno]

Kevin, don't forget to cook some chef snacks while you're while you're smoking.
Chicken thighs, sausages or something nice that you can snack on in the middle of the cook.
Bacon wrapped onion rings
Atomic Buffalo Turds
Stuffed chicken breasts
CSRs

 

[nanuk]

One Chuckie doesn't split six ways.
Better smoke two of'em, just in case rabid feral cats steal one.

Hmmm..... Smoked Feral Cat!

A local trapper says the cat family (lynx, bobcat etc...) taste excellent, like a mild chicken or rabbit.

I`d aim for the fattest one.

 

[Kevin J]

Kevin, don't forget to cook some chef snacks while you're while you're smoking.
Chicken thighs, sausages or something nice that you can snack on in the middle of the cook.
Bacon wrapped onion rings
Atomic Buffalo Turds
Stuffed chicken breasts
CSRs

Very good point and a nice beverage or 2

 

[chef jimmyj]

There is next to no meat on beef ribs. 4 bones per person is about right...JJ

 

[ravenclan]

I plan on half a rack per person but my buddies are "healthy" eaters and then some. For the four of us I do five racks so I have some left overs for me. But it also depends on when they show up, If it's before I also cook simple snacks for them to nibble on then I have more ribs left over but if it is after the ribs are done. Not as much left over so I have gotten to the point where I smoke some other "snacks" to help fill us up.

 

[Hawging It]

6 racks and a case of Coors Light. Any left overs you can vacum pack and freeze for another day.

 

[chilerelleno]

There is next to no meat on beef ribs. 4 bones per person is about right...JJ

The hell you say?
No meat on Shiners aka beef back ribs, but Chuck ribs and Plate ribs are big'ol hunks of meat.
But still... 3-4 bones is about right for those with a good appetite.

 

[crazymoon]

KJ, With all your other goodies ,half a rack is fine IMHO.

 

[Kevin J]

6 racks and a case of Coors Light. Any left overs you can vacum pack and freeze for another day.

Not sure about the sliver bullets maybe something with a little more hop