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  • Sep 22, 2008, 06:42 AM
    slc258
    How much prime rib do I need
    Im having a party and plan on having about 15 people, how do I calculate how much meat (lbs) should I get... or at least is there a way to calculate per person what I need to order?

    Thanks
  • Sep 22, 2008, 06:45 AM
    Curlyben
    Well if I'm invited you'll need about 20Lbs.

    Honestly there isn't really a hard and fast rule, but it really depends on how you intend to serve it.
    Are you thinking a full sit down affair or buffet.
    How generous do you want to be, etc...
  • Oct 7, 2008, 07:33 PM
    jambourrie

    When I made a bone-in prime rib roast, I always take the number of people and put one and a half people per bone. That always yields plenty - because there's people who eat tons, and people who eat a little bit. (I also make delicious sides too... so I could even get away with making a bone or two less, but I like some leftovers).
  • Nov 10, 2008, 07:14 PM
    melloboi23

    Half a pound per person. Rule of thumb for catering expensive meats and then add an 8% waste
  • Jan 7, 2009, 03:30 PM
    paterno

    Two people per bone
  • Jan 7, 2009, 04:56 PM
    seahwk83

    Depends if you use bone-in or just the rib with no bone

    Standing rib roast with no bone, figure 10 oz per person
    At 10oz pp

    You would be safe with a 10lb rib no bone, but of course can always go up from there

    Usually you will see 8, 10 and 12 oz portions in restaurants

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