A couple quick questions

Dex · 02-03-2011, 07:51 AM

Hey everyone. I'm in the early stages of planning everything. Yes I have already talked to my local HD and so forth. My plans are to keep things simple and I only plan on selling at local festivals, fairs, etc.

I think I have seen it on here somewhere, but I can't seem to find it. But on average, how many pulled pork sandwiches can you get from a 8 lb pork butt?

My second question is where is the best/cheapest place to purchase the little square and rectangle paper serving dishes?

I'm looking into what all my cost will be vs what I can charge to get an idea of profit.

Thanks in advance.

Panthers65 · 02-03-2011, 08:19 AM

1/2# uncooked butt will yield about 1/3# finished product, enough for one sandwich. To easily do it take # of hand divide by 2 = #'s of meat you need. Add a few pounds for safety!

Dex · 02-03-2011, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Panthers65

1/2# uncooked butt will yield about 1/3# finished product, enough for one sandwich. To easily do it take # of hand divide by 2 = #'s of meat you need. Add a few pounds for safety!

So a 8lb uncooked pork butt should yield roughly 16 sandwiches. Did I follow you right?

smoke it if ya got it · 02-03-2011, 09:36 AM

[QUOTE=Dex;1535237]Hey everyone. I'm in the early stages of planning everything. Yes I have already talked to my local HD and so forth. My plans are to keep things simple and I only plan on selling at local festivals, fairs, etc.

I think I have seen it on here somewhere, but I can't seem to find it. But on average, how many pulled pork sandwiches can you get from a 8 lb pork butt?

My second question is where is the best/cheapest place to purchase the little square and rectangle paper serving dishes?

I'm looking into what all my cost will be vs what I can charge to get an idea of profit.

I get between 12-15 Sammies per Butt on 4" Buns as for the serving boats I'VE found cash and carry cheapest. Good luck this season!

Dex · 02-03-2011, 09:40 AM

Awesome thanks!

Where do you usually get your buns at?

smoke it if ya got it · 02-03-2011, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Dex

Awesome thanks!

Where do you usually get your buns at?

I get mine at Fred Meyer or Kroger most of the time, They have 8 packs for 89 cents and in the summer 2 for a buck. I would talk to the bread person to let them know what you will need otherwise you may find them out in your time of need.

The Drill Sargent · 02-03-2011, 07:26 PM

Cash n carry or smart & final, restaurant depot will have the paper trays

02-03-2011, 07:51 AM	#1
Dex Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 08-04-09 Location: Avon, IN Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	A couple quick questions Hey everyone. I'm in the early stages of planning everything. Yes I have already talked to my local HD and so forth. My plans are to keep things simple and I only plan on selling at local festivals, fairs, etc. I think I have seen it on here somewhere, but I can't seem to find it. But on average, how many pulled pork sandwiches can you get from a 8 lb pork butt? My second question is where is the best/cheapest place to purchase the little square and rectangle paper serving dishes? I'm looking into what all my cost will be vs what I can charge to get an idea of profit. Thanks in advance.

02-03-2011, 09:36 AM	#4
smoke it if ya got it Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 08-10-09 Location: Way out there! Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	[QUOTE=Dex;1535237]Hey everyone. I'm in the early stages of planning everything. Yes I have already talked to my local HD and so forth. My plans are to keep things simple and I only plan on selling at local festivals, fairs, etc. I think I have seen it on here somewhere, but I can't seem to find it. But on average, how many pulled pork sandwiches can you get from a 8 lb pork butt? My second question is where is the best/cheapest place to purchase the little square and rectangle paper serving dishes? I'm looking into what all my cost will be vs what I can charge to get an idea of profit. I get between 12-15 Sammies per Butt on 4" Buns as for the serving boats I'VE found cash and carry cheapest. Good luck this season! __________________ 2-UDS, 2-Brinkman smoke and grills, 1-Char Broil offset, 1 Gourmet Brinkman, 1 Turkey fryer and Freckles the cattle dog, also a proud member of the Smoke it if ya got it Competition BBQ team [COLOR=red]Rub it till it smokes![/COLOR]

02-03-2011, 07:26 PM	#7
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02-03-2011, 08:19 AM	#2
Panthers65 is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 07-13-09 Location: Lilburn, GA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	1/2# uncooked butt will yield about 1/3# finished product, enough for one sandwich. To easily do it take # of hand divide by 2 = #'s of meat you need. Add a few pounds for safety!

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Dex Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 08-04-09 Location: Avon, IN Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Awesome thanks! Where do you usually get your buns at?