yields and portions

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Smokin'

Brisket weight loss is 50 to 60%, one of the reasons I have switched to Chuck Rolls.
Butt I find a 40 to 50% loss.
Sandwiches you can use 3 to 4 oz servings, the same for sides.
Jim

Thanks Jim for the info,is take out portions the same or do they vary a bit?is chuck roll a cheaper per # then brisket? with the same taste? Thanks Cook17

50% average yeild on butt. sometimes more, depending on the fat you leave in it. better off to do 6 oz portions all around. that will keep your food cost down without being skimpy. in my situation we give out half pound portions on everything. your cost of each portion times 4 should keep your food cost at 30 percent with room for variations.
never add anything to your menu with a higher food cost than your target. desserts are great to lower food cost, but chose wisely. we have lowered our food cost greatly with pies. cakes, however are higher cost and only increase sales without much impact on lowering food cost. cobblers are great at lowering food cost. just keep your sides at around 20 percent, meats no higher than 35, and you will do just fine. add in to your meat cost your daily cooking cost. this will show a more realistic cost...