Babyback ribs...how many should I make?

Mitch said:

I have two slabs of BB ribs, each slab is 4.5 pounds.

Those are not baby back ribs. They must be spare ribs at that
weight, or beef ribs of some sort.

Baby back ribs weigh no more than 3lbs per rack, usually around
2.5lbs.

Quoted message said:

Is this good for 4 adults, or should I pick up another slab?

Two slabs are enough for 4 people. Assuming they're actually
spare ribs, then they would comfortable feed 5-6 hungry people.

-sw

Steve Wertz said:

Two slabs are enough for 4 people. Assuming they're actually
spare ribs, then they would comfortable feed 5-6 hungry people.

-sw

Also no one just serves ribs. I'm sure there will be other foods to help
fill the belly, so to speak.
I wish my husband knew how to do ribs 🙁

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Mitch Mitch@... said:

I have two slabs of BB ribs, each slab is 4.5 pounds.

Is this good for 4 adults, or should I pick up another slab?

That should be adequate. But if you have a good deal at the market, pick
up another one. You can *all* really pig out. I mean this with no
offense. I really like pork ribs. And they're good reheated. Cole slaw
and baked beans to finish. Call me!

leo

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Quoted message said:

I have two slabs of BB ribs, each slab is 4.5 pounds.

Is this good for 4 adults, or should I pick up another slab?

This is a rare caloric splurge for me, so I personally plan to pig
out. :-)

I haven't made these in quite a while, so I forget how far they go.

Baby backs are 2-2.5lb. A 4.5lb pork rib is a spare rib. A full spare is a
"pig-out" for the two of us. Two racks for four should be more than enough
for four.

Kent

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Quoted message said:

I wish my husband knew how to do ribs 🙁

Then you do them.

Get one of these
http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=3342508

Anyone can use it and you have great ribs in 4 1/2 to 5 hours.

Goomba38 said:

Steve Wertz said:

Two slabs are enough for 4 people. Assuming they're actually
spare ribs, then they would comfortable feed 5-6 hungry people.

Quoted message said:

-sw

Also no one just serves ribs. I'm sure there will be other foods to help
fill the belly, so to speak.
I wish my husband knew how to do ribs 🙁

He's probably more of a T & A man, but you already know that. hehe

Sheldon

Goomba38 said:

Steve Wertz said:

Two slabs are enough for 4 people. Assuming they're actually
spare ribs, then they would comfortable feed 5-6 hungry people.

-sw

Also no one just serves ribs. I'm sure there will be other foods to
help fill the belly, so to speak.
I wish my husband knew how to do ribs 🙁

You can borrow mine, Goomba. :-D (Just for ribs, though.)

kili

kilikini said:

Goomba38 said:

Steve Wertz said:

Two slabs are enough for 4 people. Assuming they're actually
spare ribs, then they would comfortable feed 5-6 hungry people.

-sw

Also no one just serves ribs. I'm sure there will be other foods to
help fill the belly, so to speak.
I wish my husband knew how to do ribs 🙁

You can borrow mine, Goomba. :-D (Just for ribs, though.)

There's gotta be a gag here about Adam losing his rib to Eve, but I
just can't put my finger on a *good* one. 🙂

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Mitch Mitch@... said:

I have two slabs of BB ribs, each slab is 4.5 pounds.

Is this good for 4 adults, or should I pick up another slab?

This is a rare caloric splurge for me, so I personally plan to pig
out. :-)

I haven't made these in quite a while, so I forget how far they go.

How many people do you plan to feed?

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sf said:

Mitch Mitch@... said:

I have two slabs of BB ribs, each slab is 4.5 pounds.

Is this good for 4 adults, or should I pick up another slab?

This is a rare caloric splurge for me, so I personally plan to pig
out. :-)

I haven't made these in quite a while, so I forget how far they go.

How many people do you plan to feed?

I'm guessing "4 adults". 😉

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On 20 Jun 2007 05:36:44 GMT, Blinky the Shark <[email hidden]>

Quoted message said:

sf said:

Mitch Mitch@... said:

I have two slabs of BB ribs, each slab is 4.5 pounds.

Is this good for 4 adults, or should I pick up another slab?

This is a rare caloric splurge for me, so I personally plan to pig
out. :-)

I haven't made these in quite a while, so I forget how far they go.

How many people do you plan to feed?

I'm guessing "4 adults". 😉

LOL... duh!

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Mitch Mitch@... said:

I have two slabs of BB ribs, each slab is 4.5 pounds.

Is this good for 4 adults, or should I pick up another slab?

This is a rare caloric splurge for me, so I personally plan to pig
out. :-)

I haven't made these in quite a while, so I forget how far they go.

BABY KILLER!

Sorry, I couldn't resist.

--Bryan

Goomba38 said:

Steve Wertz said:

Two slabs are enough for 4 people. Assuming they're actually
spare ribs, then they would comfortable feed 5-6 hungry people.

-sw

Also no one just serves ribs. I'm sure there will be other foods to
help fill the belly, so to speak.
I wish my husband knew how to do ribs 🙁

They aren't difficult. Just brush them with oil and pat them down with salt
& pepper and smushed (that's a technical term) garlic. Add some herbs like
dried marjoram and you've got some really nice ribs! Cook over indirect
heat for a couple of hours, until one of the ribs sort of shakes loose. If
desired brush with BBQ sauce towards the end of cooking. I prefer un-sauced
ribs.

Jill

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Quoted message said:

"Goomba38" <[email hidden]> wrote in message

Quoted message said:

I wish my husband knew how to do ribs 🙁

Then you do them.

Get one of these
http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=3342508

Anyone can use it and you have great ribs in 4 1/2 to 5 hours.

I have one that is very similar to the one you posted Edwin and love it.
Easy to use, consistent heating and works perfectly every time. An all
around great smoker for under a $100.

Joe

Quoted message said:

Those are not baby back ribs. They must be spare ribs at that
weight, or beef ribs of some sort.

Oops, you're right. I got them on sale. I was thinking babyback
because of the sauce recipes I was browsing.

jmcquown said:

Goomba38 wrote:

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

I wish my husband knew how to do ribs 🙁

They aren't difficult. Just brush them with oil and pat them down with salt
& pepper and smushed (that's a technical term) garlic. Add some herbs like
dried marjoram and you've got some really nice ribs! Cook over indirect
heat for a couple of hours, until one of the ribs sort of shakes loose. If
desired brush with BBQ sauce towards the end of cooking. I prefer un-sauced
ribs.

I think it is that "hours" part that is our downfall? I swear I want to
try it though. Do they require turning or anything while over indirect
heat?

Thanks for the replies.
I forgot, too...my wife probably won't eat much. More for me.

I also have a great baked beans recipe.

Can't wait.
I eat healthy all week long when I know something like ribs or fried
chicken is coming up.

Re: Babyback ribs...how many should I make?

Group: rec.food.cooking Date: Tue, Jun 19, 2007, 7:05pm (EDT-3) From:
[email hidden] (Leonard Blaisdell)
" But if you have a good deal at the market, pick up another one. You
can *all* really pig out. I mean this with no offense. I really like
pork ribs. And they're good reheated. Cole slaw and baked beans to
finish. Call me!"
leo
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You said it!I always pick up more than i need on sale .Theyre great
reheated.I use a charcoal Grill-smoker (Weber)rub with a little oil and
paprika,comes out juicy and tender.Can never have 'too many' ribs
Cheers,Smitty

Goomba38 said:

jmcquown said:

Goomba38 wrote:

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

I wish my husband knew how to do ribs 🙁

They aren't difficult. Just brush them with oil and pat them down
with salt & pepper and smushed (that's a technical term) garlic.
Add some herbs like dried marjoram and you've got some really nice
ribs! Cook over indirect heat for a couple of hours, until one of
the ribs sort of shakes loose. If desired brush with BBQ sauce
towards the end of cooking. I prefer un-sauced ribs.

I think it is that "hours" part that is our downfall? I swear I want
to try it though. Do they require turning or anything while over
indirect heat?

Sure, turn them once every hour or so. Really, not difficult. In fact,
take a nap, read half a book, then go turn the ribs. 😄