Do you want to feed them or fatten them? Four oz of cooked meat is an adequate serving for an adult male at a single meal. If you're planning a huge celebration meal you may want to cater for a larger portion per head but remember that the diners will be eating other food as well.
If you are baking ham on the bone for Xmas you will need to estimate in the weight of the bone, skin and fat as well - your butcher should be able to help you. An advantage of baking a ham is that it does not have to all be demolished at a single sitting but can go on feeding a family over the holiday period. It can be more economical do do this rather than buying ready cut meat from the delicatessan.
A sixteen pound ham may feed 18-20 people
Yes, if it is processed deli ham.
Stop and Shop Supermarkets sell Wilsons Deli Honey Ham
A general rule of thumb is that a boneless ham will provide around 0.25 pounds of meat per person. Therefore, a 6-pound boneless ham would feed approximately 24 people.
Typically, there are 3-4 slices of thinly sliced deli ham in a one ounce serving, depending on the thickness of the slices.
I used to work at a deli and the rule of thumb was 1/2 pound per person.
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No, it is not safe to eat deli ham that has been left out overnight as it can lead to bacterial growth and foodborne illness.
That will feed approximately 120 people.
To feed 9 people, you typically need about 1/2 to 3/4 pound of spiral ham per person, depending on appetites and whether there are other main dishes. This means you would need approximately 4.5 to 6.75 pounds of spiral ham. It's always a good idea to round up a bit to ensure everyone has enough, so aiming for a 6-pound ham would be a safe choice.
They say to allow about 1/2 pound of meat per person. A 6 pound ham should feed 12 people and an 8 pound ham should feed about 16 people.
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