Ribs For 15 People

[Roll_Bones]

My grandson has turned 18 and we are having a get together on Sunday.
He wants ribs.
We expect about 15 people and I have no idea how many St.Louis style racks I will need.
3-4 ribs per person. The Costco ribs are very meaty, but don't want to make less than we will need.
They come 3 racks per package. I am assuming at least two packs?

 

[Kayelle]

Wow, that's a heap of ribs RB! I always go for more than needed and I can imagine an 18 yr old boy eating half a rack if I remember correctly. How do you plan on cooking them?

 

[Andy M.]

If you’re feeding 18 year old boys buy a lot. Also it depends on what else you’re serving. More appys and sides cuts into the rib consumption.

 

[Cheryl J]

Buy twice as much as you think you'll need.

 

[taxlady]

Buy twice as much as you think you'll need.

Sounds like good advice to me.

 

[Addie]

If a lot of HIS friends are going to be attending, I would start at six per person just for them alone.

 

[Rascal]

My sons 39 and he can eat a whole rack by himself. He cost me a fortune when he was a kid. 5 litre ice cream in one sitting. You might need to rethink quantities.
Good luck.

Russ

 

[CraigC]

Half rack per person plus 4 extra racks, just in case. Are you making any ABTs or Mionk balls? With the normal sides, you should have plenty.

 

[Roll_Bones]

Thanks everyone. Weather has now come into the picture so I may get a reprieve.
Glad he did not ask for king crab legs!

Yes, plenty sides.