Question about weight and Fatties?

Drumbum77 · 08-13-2011, 08:21 AM

Hi folks,

I have some friends and family that want me to cater the upcoming football season. My question is if I'm charging per pound of pulled pork, how much weight am I gonna loose in fat/original weight? If you buy an 8lb butt how much weight should you expect to loose in fat.
Thanks ya'll!

txschutte · 08-13-2011, 08:55 AM

Usually, you figure a 50% yield on pork. An 8lb butt should produce about 4lbs of cooked, edible meat. Shoulders will be less.

Drumbum77 · 08-13-2011, 09:14 AM

Thanks for the help! Also...does anyone do fatties when catering? I was thinking about it, but I'm worried that they will dry out. What's ya'lls opinion on them and what is the best way to keep the moist?

08-13-2011, 08:21 AM	#1
Drumbum77 Is lookin for wood to cook with. Join Date: 07-29-11 Location: Kennesaw, GA	Question about weight and Fatties? Hi folks, I have some friends and family that want me to cater the upcoming football season. My question is if I'm charging per pound of pulled pork, how much weight am I gonna loose in fat/original weight? If you buy an 8lb butt how much weight should you expect to loose in fat. Thanks ya'll! Last edited by Drumbum77; 08-13-2011 at 09:15 AM..

08-13-2011, 08:55 AM	#2
txschutte Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 08-02-07 Location: Cozad, Nebraska	Usually, you figure a 50% yield on pork. An 8lb butt should produce about 4lbs of cooked, edible meat. Shoulders will be less. __________________ "Bring it on, you bananna thong wearing killer of brisket!"-Chambers If you really care about this place, you'll show some respect for it. Your beard is so stupid, it took two hours to watch 60 Minutes.

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08-13-2011, 09:14 AM	#3
Drumbum77 Is lookin for wood to cook with. Join Date: 07-29-11 Location: Kennesaw, GA	Thanks for the help! Also...does anyone do fatties when catering? I was thinking about it, but I'm worried that they will dry out. What's ya'lls opinion on them and what is the best way to keep the moist?