How many butt for 30 people

[Edmund Caro]

I am going to be smoking some butts this weekend for about 30 people. The butts will be between 7 and 8 pounds trimed. How many do you think I should have for 30 people?

 

[Mark P]

two butts and some sides will do,

 

[Edmund Caro]

That's about half pound per person. Hmmmm

 

[Bob Correll]

You only get about 50% yield on bone-in butts.

 

[Steve Cleveland]

I think two, and if you have some decent sides you will have leftovers.

 

[Matthew]

But what if there is not Bone? I agree.. 2 people to a pound of meat... so you have extra, better than not having enough... Beans and slaw and you're SET....

 

[Lew]

2 butts for 30 people will work.