When deciding how much meat to include in a meal, consider other side dishes. For the average serving, you'll need 4oz for a sandwich, 6 oz for a plate. For 300 people, that is 75 pounds cooked. Because of a 40-50% shrinkage depending on cooking time (and fat trimmed), you would need up to half the weight again--which adds up to about 112 lbs.
To feed 200 people, you'll generally need about 1/2 pound of brisket per person if it's the main dish. This totals around 100 pounds of cooked brisket. However, keep in mind that brisket shrinks during cooking, so it's advisable to start with about 120-130 pounds of raw brisket to ensure everyone is adequately fed.
To feed 550 people, a general guideline is to allocate about 1/3 to 1/2 pound of cooked brisket per person. This means you would need roughly 183 to 275 pounds of cooked brisket. Since brisket loses about 30% of its weight during cooking, you should start with approximately 260 to 400 pounds of raw brisket. Adjust according to your guests' appetites and any other dishes being served.
On an average of 1/2 lb per person, you would need 100 lbs of brisket.
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For 25 people, you should plan on about 1/2 pound of cooked brisket per person, so you'll need approximately 12.5 pounds of cooked brisket. Since brisket typically loses about 30% of its weight during cooking, you'll want to start with around 18-20 pounds of raw brisket. This will ensure that everyone has enough to enjoy, considering some may want seconds.
The amount of BBQ brisket you need depends on the number of servings required. Generally, you can estimate about 0.5 to 0.75 pounds of cooked brisket per person. For example, if you’re serving 10 people, you would need approximately 5 to 7.5 pounds of cooked brisket. Keep in mind that brisket shrinks during cooking, so starting with a larger raw weight (around 1 pound per person) is advisable.
To serve 700 people, you'll typically need about 0.5 pounds of cooked brisket per person, which accounts for shrinkage during cooking. This means you'll require approximately 350 pounds of cooked brisket. Since brisket loses about 30% of its weight during cooking, you'll need about 500 pounds of raw brisket to yield the desired amount.
i would say about 100 chickens to feed that many people.
45-50lb will be sufficiant
To calculate the amount of brisket needed for 150 people at one third pound per person, you multiply the number of people by the amount per person: 150 x 1/3 = 50 pounds. Therefore, you will need 50 pounds of brisket to serve 150 people.
I am going to barbeque a brisket this weekend. Around 20 lbs. There is always a lot of fat on brisket . I want to trim some fat off but am afraid it will affect the tecture and taist. Is there a guide?
For a plate sale, it's generally recommended to allocate about 1/3 to 1/2 pound of cooked brisket per person. Therefore, for 450 people, you would need approximately 150 to 225 pounds of cooked brisket. Keep in mind that brisket shrinks during cooking, so it's advisable to start with a larger raw weight, typically around 60% more, resulting in about 375 to 450 pounds of raw brisket. Adjustments can be made based on the specific appetite of your guests and other menu items.