Never done this before, need help

QNDAVE · 08-01-2010, 11:23 PM

I have been asked to cook brisket for 250 people at my church. I have done comps but not catering. I need help with how much brisket to cook. I have read a lot of post and came up with the following. I figured 1/3 pound of brisket per person. This comes out to about 89 pounds of cooked meat, at a 60% yeald that comes out to about 140 pounds of uncooked meat. Does this sound right or do I need to figure 1/4 pound per person.

Thank you for any help you can give.

David

PCDoctor_1979 · 08-02-2010, 07:20 AM

Sounds right to me. You may want to scale back to an average of 1/4 lb per person if you anticipate a lot of women and children in the guest mix. Hamburgers and hot dogs help make the menu more kid friendly, if that's a consideration.

chad · 08-02-2010, 10:22 AM

That'll be pretty close. I always figure 1/3 pound. Depending on your brisket and how well you slice, clean, your yield may be a bit better - but 60% yield is what I use, too.

Mister Bob · 08-02-2010, 10:46 AM

Your calculations sound right, but like PCDoctor 1979 says, you can cut back to 1/4 pound PP depending on what else is being served and how many children are attending. Good luck!

fireman_pete · 08-02-2010, 12:56 PM

Also depends if you plan to serve it slced, chopped, or a mix of both.

Pete

QNDAVE · 08-02-2010, 03:33 PM

Thank You for your response. Sliced Brisket is the only meat that is being served at this time. Good idea about hotdogs for kids, I will suggest that.

Thanks David

08-01-2010, 11:23 PM	#1
QNDAVE Is lookin for wood to cook with. Join Date: 01-09-10 Location: Conroe, Texas	Never done this before, need help I have been asked to cook brisket for 250 people at my church. I have done comps but not catering. I need help with how much brisket to cook. I have read a lot of post and came up with the following. I figured 1/3 pound of brisket per person. This comes out to about 89 pounds of cooked meat, at a 60% yeald that comes out to about 140 pounds of uncooked meat. Does this sound right or do I need to figure 1/4 pound per person. Thank you for any help you can give. David

08-02-2010, 07:20 AM	#2
PCDoctor_1979 Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 11-01-09 Location: West Des Moines, IA	Sounds right to me. You may want to scale back to an average of 1/4 lb per person if you anticipate a lot of women and children in the guest mix. Hamburgers and hot dogs help make the menu more kid friendly, if that's a consideration. __________________ Brian Sweeney - CBJ #3691 - '77 Step Van Mobile Kitchen, Horizon Marshall, WSM with Pro Q Stacker, Weber Kettle & Smokey Joe GOLD. "Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic" - Clarke's Third Law

08-02-2010, 10:22 AM	#3
chad somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 08-13-03 Location: Clearwater, FL	That'll be pretty close. I always figure 1/3 pound. Depending on your brisket and how well you slice, clean, your yield may be a bit better - but 60% yield is what I use, too. __________________ Dave Southern Brethren BBQ Competition Team "It's all about getting paid!" - Myron Mixon "I love being hated in my hometown!" - David Hair KingFisher Gator Rotisserie cooker (RIP), WSM (RIP), Stainless 5 burner with IR gas grill (RIP), Turkey Fryer, Weber JD Commemorative grill (RIP), Masterbuilt 40" insulated ELECTRIC smoker (new heating element), Pit Boss Tailgater pellet pooper.

08-02-2010, 10:46 AM	#4
Mister Bob Babbling Farker Join Date: 06-15-09 Location: Scituate, RI	Your calculations sound right, but like PCDoctor 1979 says, you can cut back to 1/4 pound PP depending on what else is being served and how many children are attending. Good luck! __________________ Mister Bob, Pitmaster - Smokestack Lightning, Bad Ass Barbecue. KCBS CBJ #31759 - IMBAS Certified MOINK Baller

08-02-2010, 12:56 PM	#5
fireman_pete Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 11-28-07 Location: Temecula, CA	Also depends if you plan to serve it slced, chopped, or a mix of both. Pete

08-02-2010, 03:33 PM	#6
QNDAVE Is lookin for wood to cook with. Join Date: 01-09-10 Location: Conroe, Texas	Thank You for your response. Sliced Brisket is the only meat that is being served at this time. Good idea about hotdogs for kids, I will suggest that. Thanks David