Going to a party this weekend, I decided to be the all you can eat BBQ buffet provider. I'm charging $10 a head for adults, $5 for kids 13 and under. So far there's 6 adults and 3 kids. Assuming that i'll end up with 8 adults and 3 kids total, would a 12lb wholesale cut brisket and two 7.5lb porkbutts be enough? I think that's all I can fit in my WSM.
How much meat do I need?
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Jim Minion
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That's more than enough unless the Klumps are coming.
Jim
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Ken Nelson
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I agree with Jim. Using 50% as the loss factor, you should wind up with more than 12 pounds of finished meat. That ought to be plenty…unless I am on your guest list!
There should be enough leftovers for your guests to take some home as goodwill offerings. Have fun with your party. It’s a thrill to watch the reactions of folks as they bite into what may be the best barbecue they’ve ever had.
Ken
There should be enough leftovers for your guests to take some home as goodwill offerings. Have fun with your party. It’s a thrill to watch the reactions of folks as they bite into what may be the best barbecue they’ve ever had.
Ken
Sounds like plenty. I recently fed 16 with two 12 pound briskets and 4 racks of baby backs and had some leftovers (1/2 a rack of ribs and maybe 2 pounds of brisket) even with a little take-home going out the door. You add beans and slaw and chips and you've got a lot of food.
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