Camping & Butts for the 4th - How much?

gordo

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• Jul 2, 2008

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I am going camping with a group of friends over the long weekend, and have been designated camp cook.

The big smoke will be Saturday, when I do a couple of butts, Dutch's beans, and cheesy potatoes. I can't remember the formula for how much I need to feed a group.

The group will consist of 12 adults (including a couple of big eaters) and 6 kids. At the moment I have 2 butts that are 7-8 lbs each. Will that be enough?

 

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• Jul 2, 2008

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Well what I've heard is 1/4 lb per sandwich but with that said if people are making their own it will be higher. I believe my son in law can manage close to 1/2 lb on a bun

. I think I would figure 1/3 lb and times that by the number you think each will eat since you know them and their eating habits. Figure almost 50% loss from raw weight to cooked and pulled. Good luck on your smoke and have a great weekend.

 

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Hmm, 14 - 16 pounds should yield you 7 -8 pounds of finished product. At three people per pound, that should give you about 21 - 24 samies. And that is a pretty good samie. Also depends on the buns used if pulled. Also don't forget to add some sauce, that will add to the sammie's weight.

I think you will be fine.

Good luck and let us know how it turns out.

Hope this helps.
Ron

 

daddio

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• Jul 2, 2008

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that should be enough,only thing is when you get into folks just munching on the great q ...then go back for a little more then back for a little more!!! lol

 

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I agree with Dadio. Should be enough for the initial dinner/lunch/cookout, but for the after meal snacks, might need a couple fatties for later around the campfire!.

 

gordo

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• Jul 2, 2008

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Thanks for the advice. I think I will roll up a couple of fatties just to make sure that everyone eats more than they should.