Cook down % from initial weight to final weight

[viper]

I forgot to weight in my last pieces but just curious "on average" what a should might cook down to.  Say butt, bone in, twin 10lb-ers. 

 

[cliffcarter]

40-50%. Most caterers will figure the yield to be 50% of precooked weight for butts.

 

[bmudd14474]

Depends on what cut of meat and if it is bone in or boneless. When I use boneless its shoulder its usually closer to 30-35% loss. But a bone in but I have had 50%.