How Much To Make?

[grande]

I figured that many of you have cooked for a large group of people before. I am having a party next weekend where I will have approx. 40 guests (27 adults). I am planning on serving pulled pork at the main dish. I currently have a 6.5# Boston Butt in my freezer. Do you think that I would have enough pork if I got 2 more butts that are approx. the same size?

I may go larger for the potential leftovers.

 

[richtee]

Alot of folk here use a half pound cooked weight per person... with sides-adult. I usually go with 3/4 lb. If you are not worried about leftovers <as they freeze very well> then plan on perhaps 30 lbs raw weight butt...

Sound about right folks?

 

[goat]

I would cook 20# raw weight and then add to that for leftovers to suit yourself. Good product keeps well when vac sealed.

 

[richtee]

Ahhh thanks Goat... I guess my formula's based on beer drinkin' buddies...LOL! And everyone wants a sammy to go.

 

[meowey]

Ditto!

Take care, have fun, and do good!

Regards,

Meowey

 

[bbq bubba]

20# raw = 10# cooked Divided by 1/4# sammie's give's you 40 sammie's...