How many pounds of pork

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How many pounds of BBQ pork ribs would I need to feed 7 adults (its actually only 5 adults but three are men and I'd rather have more than less).[p]Thanks,
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Cornfed,[p]To clarify, this is a question from a friend which I've quickly cut and pasted. I know what I might tell him, but mine and ST's appetites are a little abnormal, so I was wondering what some normal folks might say.[p]Thanks,
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jwitheld

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my last rib batch the boy child of 17 years scarfed down an entire side of pork ribs. But barring the paranna types 3 servings per rib (the big ribs) is more than plenty[/b]

The Naked Whiz

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I don't know about pounds, but I'd say a healthy adult male would want to eat one of those things of ribs that are about 15 inches long by 6 inches wide. I would call it a rack, but I think I've read that a rack is actually something different. Another measure is that your "rack" of ribs should hang over the plate by about 1.5 inches on each end. :-)[p]TNW

Unknown

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If catering we figure 3 bones per person but because this is mainly men I would figure half a rack per. I would do 4 racks.
jim[p]

JimW

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I would think that 3 slabs (6 racks) would be sufficient. Serve sides of cole slaw, baked beans and white bread.
JimW

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Cornfed,[p]Not to dissuade additional replies, but...[p]Thanks, everyone![p]Thanks for the quick and helpful replies! Very nice to have this type of information so quickly available from experienced cooks like yourselves.[p]Now this talk about ribs has me wanting ribs...
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