"Gavin" > wrote in message
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> I'm having a Super Bowl party and I'm expecting 20 adults. I have 5
> racks of pork spare ribs that I plan to do on my WSM. I just had a
> scary vision of someone getting to the rib platter after they're all
> gone.
>
> Does 5 slabs seem like enough for 20 adults, or should I pick up some
> more? I'm doing potato salad and baked beans, too.

First of all, how good are your ribs? If they're real good and the crowd is
mostly men, I would figure AT THE MINIMUM 1/2 a rack per person. Best bet is
to make 15 racks of ribs if that is the only meat or if I'm coming.