One big brisket

[Tony Coloma]

Well for those of you who were holding out for the right size.


28.43 pounds.

 

[Timothy F. Lewis]

I don’t like enough people to cook that sized rascal!

 

[Tony Coloma]

All the more for you.
A cook it would be

 

[Bruno]

Well for those of you who were holding out for the right size.


28.43 pounds.
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Did you buy it?

 

[Kevin L (NKY)]

that's 5.54 oz per person pre cook weight, minus 25% loss due to shrinkage and trimming, you're at 4.16 oz per person, which is around one slice of brisket.

i am confused by your math. my calcs are at 45 people for your 15.6# brisket.

average person eats 8-12 oz of cooked brisket. if they like bbq, and smoked meats, that "average" person will eat 16 to 20 oz per person from my own experiences and budgeting.

please expand on your post. i seek to learn something.

EDIT: some friends tell me their going to wear stretchy pants when they come over for bbq. all to maximize their opportunity.

Correct Brett plus this not the only large plate of food to eat, now was given a 2bd brisket to add to this cook as more people are coming so I will be pushing 30lbs untrimmed. If no leftovers sand all are happy I am pleases

 

[Barb D]

Tony, where is the party and time we should be there? Lots and lots of leftovers for sure.

 

[Rich Dahl]

Perfect for two people. Bet that steers name was "Bubba"

 

[Tony Coloma]

I did not pick this one up. Except of course to annoy my GF.
Where are these giant.. oh wait Costco of course.

 

[Tony Coloma]

I usually figure at least a pound per person, and lots of other dishes.
There are doggie bags. And if those dogs knew what happened to those, there would be some angry dogs

 

[JKalchik]

There are doggie bags.

We've taken to buying to-go containers by the case. Granted, they do have other uses, but they're always appreciated.

 

[Tony Coloma]

Same here. Expected now.

 

[ChuckO]

IMHO (ymmv) once you get up over 20LBS, you're just buying expensive fat cap

 

[Kevin L (NKY)]

IMHO (ymmv) once you get up over 20LBS, you're just buying expensive fat cap

I agree I was looking at 30 or more at costco yesterday and once you get to 13/15 lbs the fat cap really grows. If you need more weight I would buy 2 smaller ones.