How would you present ribs if KCBS rules didn't apply?

Only 6, no more? Is it a standard 9x9 clamshell? There isn't much you can do, really.

I don't think I would do one big chunk. Unless there is only one judge that would make it tough at the judging table. If you have enough ribs, I would be tempted to do a Cadillac cut (where you basically cut out every other bone, leaving ribs with the full meat on both sides of the rib. That way you can have a full box and still stay within the 6 rib rule. With that you can probably do two layers, three on the bottom towards the back of the box and then three overlapping those on top towards the front of the box.

Here is a picture from a Google image search showing the cut and the arrangement. I would hope that yours looks better than this example :-D

Lake Dogs said:

Kind of like this:

or this (without the garnish):

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It looks like those are two-bone portions, which I think would be against the rules in this non-sanctioned comp since they specified 6 ribs (I interpret that as 6 bones). If that would fly then it would be a good way to fill the box.