Parsley question

chromesporty · 05-08-2011, 07:20 PM

How many bunches of parsley should I buy for 4 boxes?

HarleyEarl · 05-08-2011, 07:30 PM

Depends on the size of the bunches and how you build your box. If you use a lettuce base, you'll need less parsley than if you build a 100% parsley box.

I pick up a parsley bag from Restaurant Depot with 10 good sized bunches and usually average two bunches per box. Now with the smaller bunches from the local grocery store, I may easily power through 3 bunched per box.

Red Valley BBQ · 05-08-2011, 09:03 PM

For 4 boxes, we seem to average 5 or 6 bunches in total, depending on the size of the bunches.

smknwhlswife · 05-08-2011, 10:47 PM

I like to have a least 10 bunches. There are times I have only used 4-5 bunches for all 4 boxes. On average it take 8 bunches, but there are times I have had to use all ten and wished I had more.

It really depends on the quality and how sandy/dirty the parsley is.

Brewer · 05-09-2011, 12:00 AM

I buy 2 per box if they're nice looking. If their rough, buy 3 per.

Jorge · 05-09-2011, 09:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chromesporty

How many bunches of parsley should I buy for 4 boxes?

The case we bought is already spoken for. If you know anybody else cooking in Austin that you could split a case with, the HEB at Brodie and William Canon will hold it in their reefer for you. Just call the main number and ask for the produce manager and tell them what you need.

redneck cooker · 05-09-2011, 09:47 AM

I alwyas buy five bunches for four boxes..

RangerJ · 05-09-2011, 11:02 AM

2 per box here. Though, I've rarely used them all as by box 3 and 4 my patience has grown thin....

SmokinGuitarPlayer · 05-11-2011, 10:10 PM

I've been allocating 1.5 bunches per box ... 4 boxes = 6 good bunches...I have noticed quite a difference in the colors / etc. so I am now digging through the pile at the market looking for the ones with the best "bush" . I always went for good bush.

redneck cooker · 05-12-2011, 09:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SmokinGuitarPlayer

I am now digging through the pile at the market looking for the ones with the best "bush" . I always went for good bush.

yes sir

AZScott · 05-12-2011, 10:05 AM

2 heads of romaine and 5 bunches of good parsley.

Scottie · 05-12-2011, 10:47 AM

My suggestion... it's cheap, buy more...

meatinc · 05-12-2011, 10:56 AM

What Scottie said - we usually buy 2.5 big bunches per box and always have left over. Better to have some $.59 bunches of parsley left over for another team to borrow or rebuild a dropped box than to have too little. It's a small amount of money to be overprepared in the grand scheme of things.

glenntm · 05-12-2011, 11:32 AM

Normally purchased 8-10 depending on the size. Plus 2 heads of romaine. It's cheap...

sitnfat · 05-12-2011, 12:50 PM

I get a case from my local grocery store for every comp he charges me 10 bucks. Last year I was at a comp and barely had enough had to put the ugly stuff under the meat,dont wanna be in that situation again or having to look for it on the way to the comp.

05-08-2011, 07:20 PM	#1
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05-08-2011, 07:30 PM	#2
HarleyEarl Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 10-29-06 Location: Paola, Kansas	Depends on the size of the bunches and how you build your box. If you use a lettuce base, you'll need less parsley than if you build a 100% parsley box. I pick up a parsley bag from Restaurant Depot with 10 good sized bunches and usually average two bunches per box. Now with the smaller bunches from the local grocery store, I may easily power through 3 bunched per box. __________________ Marc Operation BBQ Relief Vice President Operation BBQ Relief Founding Member CBJ Six UDS's, Traeger 125, Traeger Jr, two HD Off-sets, and a home-made Trailer mounted smoker Funny Farm BBQ [URL="http://www.FunnyFarmBBQ.us"]www.FunnyFarmBBQ.us[/URL] [COLOR=darkred][B]*2010 Great American Barbecue Baste of the Year*[/B][/COLOR]

05-08-2011, 09:03 PM	#3
Red Valley BBQ is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 09-28-09 Location: Oil City, PA Name/Nickname : Sean	For 4 boxes, we seem to average 5 or 6 bunches in total, depending on the size of the bunches. __________________ Red Valley BBQ ~ Firefighting BBQ Team (retired) ~ former KCBS CBJ ~ (3) 270 Smokers ~ (2) Chargiller Akorn ~ (4) Weber Kettles ~ La Caja China ~ Oklahoma Joe Bronco Drum Smoker

05-08-2011, 10:47 PM	#4
smknwhlswife is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 09-05-06 Location: Kansas City, KS	I like to have a least 10 bunches. There are times I have only used 4-5 bunches for all 4 boxes. On average it take 8 bunches, but there are times I have had to use all ten and wished I had more. It really depends on the quality and how sandy/dirty the parsley is. __________________ Kim Wife of HoDeDo Smoke On Wheels www.smokeonwheels.com Yoder Cookers YS-640 & YS-480 & YS-1320 / Coming Soon* YS Q-Kitchen with YS-1500, YS-640 & YS-Charcoal Grill/ $25 Hasty-bake Model 410 / Weber Kettles

05-09-2011, 12:00 AM	#5
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05-09-2011, 09:47 AM	#7
redneck cooker On the road to being a farker Join Date: 04-10-11 Location: Glen Rose TX	I alwyas buy five bunches for four boxes..

05-09-2011, 11:02 AM	#8
RangerJ is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 11-04-08 Location: Houston, Texas	2 per box here. Though, I've rarely used them all as by box 3 and 4 my patience has grown thin....

05-11-2011, 10:10 PM	#9
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05-12-2011, 10:05 AM	#11
AZScott Take a breath! Join Date: 02-22-08 Location: Phoenix, AZ	2 heads of romaine and 5 bunches of good parsley.

05-12-2011, 10:47 AM	#12
Scottie Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 11-03-06 Location: Chi-Town	My suggestion... it's cheap, buy more... __________________ cancersuckschicago.com FROM SEA TO SHINING SEA BBQ TOUR Red Jambo one off FE 100 FEC 100 WSM Homer Simpson 22 " Weber Kettle Red 18 1/2" Weber Kettle Black 26 3/4" Weber Kettle

05-12-2011, 10:56 AM	#13
meatinc On the road to being a farker Join Date: 02-27-10 Location: Murrieta, CA	What Scottie said - we usually buy 2.5 big bunches per box and always have left over. Better to have some $.59 bunches of parsley left over for another team to borrow or rebuild a dropped box than to have too little. It's a small amount of money to be overprepared in the grand scheme of things. __________________ Meat, Inc. De Profundis

05-12-2011, 11:32 AM	#14
glenntm On the road to being a farker Join Date: 04-13-10 Location: Chandler, AZ	Normally purchased 8-10 depending on the size. Plus 2 heads of romaine. It's cheap... __________________ I.A.B. 30 BBQ Chandler, AZ

05-12-2011, 12:50 PM	#15
sitnfat is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 10-06-09 Location: Centerville TN	I get a case from my local grocery store for every comp he charges me 10 bucks. Last year I was at a comp and barely had enough had to put the ugly stuff under the meat,dont wanna be in that situation again or having to look for it on the way to the comp. __________________ Rub Won Out BBQ Team,Brisket 180 club

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