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Rib Roast size

4TheGrillOfIt
4TheGrillOfIt Posts: 741
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What is the max size bone-in rib roast  the Large will accommodate?  I’m thinking an entire 7 bone will not fit.
XL BGE, Large BGE, Small BGE, Weber Summit NG                                                                                               
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  • lousubcap
    lousubcap Posts: 36,706
    Depends on the size of the roast (no sh!t) but a 7 bone rib roast will vary somewhat in length.  You know how much real estate you have available so measure the roast and go from there.  It should fit as long as you aren't trying to go full indirect as some will overhang you heat deflector.  But you can address that will foil protection.  FWIW-
    Louisville; Rolling smoke in the neighbourhood.  Life is too short for light/lite beer!  Seems I'm livin in a transitional period. CHEETO (aka Agent Orange) makes Nixon look like a saint.  
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  • PigBeanUs
    PigBeanUs Posts: 932
    Cut it in two so you get four ends
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  • 4TheGrillOfIt
    4TheGrillOfIt Posts: 741
    Thanks guys.  I had to order this one in advance so I don’t know how big it will actually be until I pick it up,  I went ahead and ordered a 6 bone so if I have issues with length I’ll half it.  

    Of course, this could be an excuse to get an XL!
    XL BGE, Large BGE, Small BGE, Weber Summit NG                                                                                               
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  • 500
    500 Posts: 3,184
    How many people are you feeding?  I’ve read one bone is enough for two people. I hope you’re being safe and having a small gathering. 
    I like my butt rubbed and my pork pulled.
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  • blind99
    blind99 Posts: 4,974
    with a regular platesetter you might safely get a 4 rib roast in there.  overdoing it is no bueno, you get too much overhang and the ends get torched.  oval stones from CGS are handy for cooks like this. 
    Chicago, IL - Large and Small BGE - Weber Gasser and Kettle
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  • TechsasJim
    TechsasJim Posts: 2,252
    I usually do 3 bones which puts me in the 6# range.  Not feeding too many people though (4-6) and It will also be the second protein. 
    LBGE, 28” BS, Weber Kettle, HCI 7.8 SE Texas
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