Reheat or rib rack?

[40 caliber]

My mom's barbecue is coming up and the pressure is on. i will be using my 3D and SI2 to cover this event. she has more than 50 people coming. i will have 2-3 pork butts for pulled pork as well as 14 racks in my 2 units  (10 in the 3D and 4 in the SI2). experience has shown me that my #2 struggles with more than 4 full racks in 5 hours so i really dont want to push it beyond 5 racks. of course it was winter when i did the 6 racks and made it struggle. i had to pull 2 racks out to finish on time.

anyway. question for you all. I am getting nervous and might want to cook an extra 5 racks of baby backs.

1. should I use a rib rack and pack more than 10 racks in the 3D?

2. Should i cook 5 racks the night before and reheat? if i reheat, what is the best way to reheat them in the oven or microwave? (smoker will be busy)

what is everyone's experience on this?

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[NDKoze]

I think I would reheat.

Put them in a crockpot with a 1/2 cup of apple cider/juice and they will be just as good as your fresh ribs if not better. I love reheated ribs if I ever have any to reheat.

[jcboxlot]

Reheat, I personally like them lightly on the grill the day after.  Things get crispy and nice that way.   

You don't want to be rushed to have it done when people arrive

[40 caliber]

I think I would reheat.

Put them in a crockpot with a 1/2 cup of apple cider/juice and they will be just as good as your fresh ribs if not better. I love reheated ribs if I ever have any to reheat.

wouldn't that turn them to mush?

[DivotMaker]

I think I would reheat.

Put them in a crockpot with a 1/2 cup of apple cider/juice and they will be just as good as your fresh ribs if not better. I love reheated ribs if I ever have any to reheat.

wouldn't that turn them to mush?

Nope.  I put 1/4" in the bottom, and heat on low for 3-4 hours.  Stand the 1/2 racks on edge, and they'll turn out great!  Done a ton of reheats like this, and haven't had a complaint yet!  ...only a big pile of clean bones!