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How many pounds of pulled pork do I need for 50 people?

A healthy serving, considering people will usually be eating on a bun and/or with side dishes is 6-8 oz. So, for 50 people, I would go for 8 oz. per person (leftovers are great and freeze well), so you would need 50 lb. or so, which would reduce down to 28 lbs or so of finished product.

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People also ask, how many people does a pound of pulled pork feed?

3 people

Beside above, how many people will 25 lbs of pulled pork feed? Here's the basic math I use for pulled pork. Ex: For 100 people it will take 25lbs of COOKED pork to feed them. 25 + 7.5 = 32.5lbs of RAW pork will yeild you about 25lbs of cooked pork to feed 100 people.

Thereof, how many pounds of pork do I need for 60 people?

I usually figure 6 people per pound (cooked) since women and children will eat less. Totally agree on the 50% yield. With that said, for 60 people I would take at least 10 lbs. but no more than 12 lbs.

How many pounds of pork Do I need to feed 40 people?

When feeding big eaters, you generally figure 3 people to the pound. Glenn wants to feed 40 people. 40 people x 4 oz = 160 oz divided by 16 oz to a pound. Therefore, Glenn needs 10 pounds of finished product…so he would need to start with 20 pounds.

Related Question Answers

How much does 10 lbs pulled pork feed?

You will get about a 50% yield from your pork butt. After accounting for bone, fat, and juices lost during cooking, a ten pound pork butt will yield roughly 5 pounds of meat.

How many pounds of pulled pork Do I need to feed 30 people?

Generally, allow four to five ounces of boneless meat for each guest at lunch. Plan for a bit more meat, about five to seven ounces, if you're serving dinner to your crowd. For a party of 30 to 40 people, this works out to be nine to 12 pounds of pulled pork for lunch, and 13 to 17 pounds for dinner.

How many sandwiches will 10 pounds of pulled pork make?

A whole butt can weigh in at 10 pounds, which yields enough pork for around 30 sandwiches.

Does Costco sell pulled pork?

Kirkland Signature Smoked Pulled Pork (32 oz) from Costco - Instacart.

How many pounds of pulled pork Do I need to feed 200 people?

If you are cooking for 200 4 sandwiches per pound, you will need 50 lbs of finished meat, so 100 lbs of precooked meat I'd most likely get a total of 110-115 lbs of bone in butts to cook. Some people figure 3 sandwiches per lbs, but that's big in my opinion..

How many pounds of pulled pork Do I need to feed 15 people?

There are 16 ounces per pound, so 120/16 gives you 7.5 pounds of cooked pulled pork for the party. Ok, but how much raw meat are you going to need? So to feed 20 average people, you'll need 15 pounds of raw pork from the butcher's shop of grocery store.

How many pounds of meat do you need per person?

When Meat Is the Main: When cooking something like steak, roast, chicken, or pork, where meat is the main feature of the meal and paired with a few side dishes, we recommend about 1/2 pound (eight ounces) per person, up to 3/4 (12 ounces) pound for bigger appetites and those who love leftovers.

How many pounds of pork Do I need to feed 25 people?

For pulled pork, the standard rule of thumb is one-third to one-half pound of meat per person. When cooked and shredded, a bone-in pork shoulder will lose around 40 percent of its weight. For example, a raw 10-pound pork shoulder (or two 5-pounders) will yield about 6 pounds of finished meat, serving 12 to 18 people.

Can you make pulled pork ahead of time?

The timing must be perfect, the food must be delicious and cooking it should be simple enough to keep you from stressing out before it's time to eat. Thankfully, pulled pork can lighten the load a bit. Rather than worrying about timing, you can make it in advance and heat it up about two hours before mealtime.

How many pounds of pork Do I need to feed 75 people?

1/2 pound per person. 35-40 pounds. You don't want pork loin, you want pork butt.

How do I cook 30 pounds of pulled pork?

Place the 30 lbs. of pork in the roaster and pour 3 to 4 cups of liquid over the meat. You can use water or broth for the liquid. Cook the pork for about 10 to 12 hours.

What cut of pork is best for pulled pork?

Unlike brisket, pulled pork can be made from any fatty pork roast or from a whole hog, but the best cut for pulled pork is the shoulder. High in fat and connective tissue, the shoulder is the most flavorful part of the hog. The pork shoulder is typically cut into two parts, the Boston butt and the picnic roast.

How long does it take to pull pork?

Cook for 2 to 4 hours, until fork tender. Let the pork cook undisturbed for 2 hours, then begin checking it every half hour. Total cooking time will be 2 to 4 hours, depending on the amount of pork and whether it's bone-in (which takes longer to cook).

How many pounds of pork Do I need to feed 60 people?

60 pounds green weight will yield 30 Lbs finished pork, or about 1/2 Lb per person.

How much is a pound of pulled pork?

RULE #1: One pound of cooked pulled pork is enough to feed three people. So try to work go by serving one-third of a pound per head. RULE #2: Raw pork usually results in half of its weight in cooked pulled pork. So for every one pound of raw pork, expect about half a pound of resulting pulled pork.

How much does it cost to smoke pulled pork?

Looking at a local spot that does pulled pork sandwiches, they charge by the person sort of. So, for 25-50 people it is $12/ea. Figure that being a 1/4-1/3 pound of meat, you're looking at 3-4 sandwiches per pound. $10/serving at a minimum of 25 servings.

How much is pork shoulder per pound?

When it comes to cheap cuts of meat, it's hard to beat pork shoulder. It costs a little over $3 a pound. And it's so inherently flavorful, there are countless ways to prepare it: soups, stews, pasta sauce, tacos, meatballs, sandwiches. The list goes on.

How much does a 40 lb pig feed?

Rule of thumb, ,in a larger pig[100 lbs +]about,one lb/person. Thus ,a 40 lb pig,might feed 40, not heavy diners. Of course it will depend on your sides and bread.