Ron Hunter
TVWBB Member
Well I've got the 4 butts in the garage fridge. 3 at 8.5+ and 1 at 9.55 lbs.
After I trim off the fat cap, do the cook, let them rest, and then pull. On average how much usable meat should I get on an 8 or 9 lb butt? My guess is after trimming and cooking - around 50%.
Has anyone actually weighed the finished product? What do you think it should be.
Also, my plan is for two butts Friday night - 18 people (this is a birthday party and a lot of other food will be served). However, this is is probably the only meat - should I get into a third one? The remaining one or two is for a small family(approx 15) get-together this Sunday where just finger foods are served. If I leave the unpulled roast(s) in the foil, what is the best way to get it up to pulling temp. Or would you just pull it all and reheat?
I had been planning on giving my sisters some to take home in their goodie baskets. I'm wondering if I'm cooking enough.
Thanks
After I trim off the fat cap, do the cook, let them rest, and then pull. On average how much usable meat should I get on an 8 or 9 lb butt? My guess is after trimming and cooking - around 50%.
Has anyone actually weighed the finished product? What do you think it should be.
Also, my plan is for two butts Friday night - 18 people (this is a birthday party and a lot of other food will be served). However, this is is probably the only meat - should I get into a third one? The remaining one or two is for a small family(approx 15) get-together this Sunday where just finger foods are served. If I leave the unpulled roast(s) in the foil, what is the best way to get it up to pulling temp. Or would you just pull it all and reheat?
I had been planning on giving my sisters some to take home in their goodie baskets. I'm wondering if I'm cooking enough.
Thanks
