How many will a 8.66 lb pork shoulder feed?
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I'm not sure about this, but I think you loose 30%-40% of the weight cooking it.
So you would end up with 5+ lbs. Then take out the bone.
If each person had a 1/4 lb. it would seem to be enough.
If your unsure, there's nothing wrong with cooking too much and having leftovers.
I know there are a few guys on here who do catering & will be able to give you a better answer.
Hopefully one will be along soon.
So you would end up with 5+ lbs. Then take out the bone.
If each person had a 1/4 lb. it would seem to be enough.
If your unsure, there's nothing wrong with cooking too much and having leftovers.
I know there are a few guys on here who do catering & will be able to give you a better answer.
Hopefully one will be along soon.
Yea, use Al's logic I normally think about 50% waste with butt if you don't like fat. Then however big you want a portion to be 1/3 to 1/4 lb but be aware that if you do a good job it will disappear pretty fast. Butt freezes pretty well for sandwiches later.
My kind of guy, poppin open a beer at 7:30! I think ya got it covered with the extra butt.
Good luck with your smoke.
Good luck with your smoke.
Y ou will have plenty now!! better too much than not enough. What time are you eating? My last nine pounder took 15 hrs. had over a 3 hour stall. good luck, and we want pics.
terry colwell
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I might plan for 1/2 pound per person if it was me,, but I always like to error on the "to much" side..
supercenterchef
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teeznuts
Master of the Pit
There's nothin better than leftover PP for PP tacos, PP nachos, PP in your fatty, your ABT's etc...
I agree!!! You can do anything with leftover pulled pork!!! In fact I wish I had some now for an omlete!!!!
terry colwell
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Here is the formula the guys who cater use.
Shrinkage after cooking 40%
Average serving size 4oz
Basically 4 sandwiches per # or cooked meat
So if you started with 10# raw you would end up with 6# finished or 24 servings
Hope this helps for the future
Shrinkage after cooking 40%
Average serving size 4oz
Basically 4 sandwiches per # or cooked meat
So if you started with 10# raw you would end up with 6# finished or 24 servings
Hope this helps for the future
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