Boston Butt question

Former Member

Hey all. Another question from this "Q" novice. I've seen the posts regarding what you actually yield from Butts and it appears that if I use 50% I'll be in the ballpark. The one thing I haven't found is anything on about how much per person is normally consumed. I'll be feeding 6 adults that like pulled pork. Can someone help with about how much I'll need per person. Appreciate your help.

Thanks,

Fred

8/5/059:21 AM

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You'll find several thread about yield and per serving, especially in the Pros Forum.

Most, when they cater, use about 1/3 to 1/2 cup yield. Some even use a 1/4 cup with a lot of sides or other meats included.

You'll have to adjust that amount based on how big the eaters are and how many sides you're serving. Few sides, need more pork. Making sandwiches or just pork on a plate?

Smokin'

8/5/059:53 AM

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Usually what I read on the forum is 4 - 6 ounces of COOKED meat per person. There was a discussion on this topic several days ago, perhaps a week ago. It will tell you your uncooked meat amount to end up with the proper cooked portions.

8/5/059:57 AM

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Smokin:

Thanks. I didn't think to look in the pro forum, should have been a logical decision. Appreciate the info and am stuck with people that don't like much other than meat. Sounds like I'll be looking at a cup (8 oz.?) a piece or more.

Fred

8/5/059:57 AM

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BaltimoreBayside:

Thanks for the response. I saw the thread on yield but must have missed any reference to an average of finished product per person.

Fred

8/5/0510:00 AM

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An average 8 pound butt will feed 6 adults very well.

8/7/059:15 PM

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like hippie said 8lb. butt will do just fine for 6 adults . recently did 4 8lb. butts for 80 adults at 4oz. each with some sides. had some left over at the end.

hope this helps. j foley

8/8/056:39 AM

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