Cooking for a large group

[Tony V]

I will be cooking for approx. 25 adults and 5 young children this weekend. It is going to be PP only - most likely bone-in butt.

Any guidelines as to how much meat to smoke? I was thinking about 4 butts in the 5-6 lb. range.

Thanks for the advice.

 

[Michael Plunkett]

You'll end up with about 11-12 pounds finished pork and should have some left overs at that amount unless you have some friends that really like to pack it in. I usually figure 1/3rd pound cooked per person, others may tell you to figure 1/4 pound but it is better to have a little too much than not enough. Some eat more, some eat less - you should be just fine with the 4 butts you are planning on.

 

[Mark Evenson]

Tony, when you say PP only I asume you mean only one meat. Are you serving sides, bread, deseart, salads etc. I figure 50% loss from non-cooked, non-trimmed weight. I also figure 4 oz/person. so I figure you will need about 7.5 lbs cooked and ready to serve or about 15 lbs whole untrimmed butts.

Mark

 

[Tony V]

Mark,

Yes, PP will be the only meat. There will be plenty of sides, etc.

Thanks for the information.

 

[Charles Howse]

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[Chuck_B]

Good luck with the cook Tony! Make sure you post so pics!