PORTRAIT ILLUSTRATION: MICHAEL HOEWELER; RIBS: GETTY
JUNE 2017143“Press a crumb
crust into a pie pan
just until it’s firm.
Applying too much
pressure will turn it
gummy and make
it stick to the
bottom of the pan.”
—Deb Wise
Test Kitchen ProfessionalTIPHow Many Ribs
Should I Serve?
More is always better when it
comes to ribs, but here are
some guidelines if you’re serving
them with other dishes.BABY BACK RIBS
Three or four ribs per personCOUNTRY-STYLE PORK AND BEEF RIBS
Two ribs per personSPARERIBS
Six ribs (or a half slab) per person ÂCOOKING SCHOOL