On 7 Dec 2004 18:17:32 -0800, wrote:

In my neck of the woods ordering a pork shoulder for the holidays or a
luncheon is the way to go. I've not done *any* catering up to this
point so my question is this: For 50 people would one pork shoulder
(with sides) be enough or two?


Rob
I cook mostly whole pigs for large groups, but it depends on the
makeup of the group and what else is available. For a bunch of hungry
men where the fare is mostly beer and pork, I plan on close to 2
pounds per person. For a crowd that includes women and children about
1 - 1 1/2 pounds per person work out OK -- toward the lower end if
there are plenty of side dishes.

I always end up with some left over, but barbecue freezes well, and
there are no shortage of volunteers to take some home.

Cheers,

Leonard

On 7 Dec 2004 18:17:32 -0800, wrote:

In my neck of the woods ordering a pork shoulder for the holidays or a
luncheon is the way to go. I've not done *any* catering up to this
point so my question is this: For 50 people would one pork shoulder
(with sides) be enough or two?


Rob
I cook mostly whole pigs for large groups, but it depends on the
makeup of the group and what else is available. For a bunch of hungry
men where the fare is mostly beer and pork, I plan on close to 2
pounds per person. For a crowd that includes women and children about
1 - 1 1/2 pounds per person work out OK -- toward the lower end if
there are plenty of side dishes.

I always end up with some left over, but barbecue freezes well, and
there are no shortage of volunteers to take some home.

Cheers,

Leonard

Leonard Lehew ) opined:

On 7 Dec 2004 18:17:32 -0800,
wrote:

In my neck of the woods ordering a pork shoulder for the
holidays or a luncheon is the way to go. I've not done
*any* catering up to this point so my question is this: For
50 people would one pork shoulder (with sides) be enough or
two?


Rob
I cook mostly whole pigs for large groups, but it depends
on the makeup of the group and what else is available. For
a bunch of hungry men where the fare is mostly beer and
pork, I plan on close to 2 pounds per person. For a crowd
that includes women and children about 1 - 1 1/2 pounds per
person work out OK -- toward the lower end if there are
plenty of side dishes.

I always end up with some left over, but barbecue freezes
well, and there are no shortage of volunteers to take some
home.


Leonard,

I am assuming you are talking pre-cooked weight, or you must
know some very healthy eaters.

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Leonard Lehew ) opined:

On 7 Dec 2004 18:17:32 -0800,
wrote:

In my neck of the woods ordering a pork shoulder for the
holidays or a luncheon is the way to go. I've not done
*any* catering up to this point so my question is this: For
50 people would one pork shoulder (with sides) be enough or
two?


Rob
I cook mostly whole pigs for large groups, but it depends
on the makeup of the group and what else is available. For
a bunch of hungry men where the fare is mostly beer and
pork, I plan on close to 2 pounds per person. For a crowd
that includes women and children about 1 - 1 1/2 pounds per
person work out OK -- toward the lower end if there are
plenty of side dishes.

I always end up with some left over, but barbecue freezes
well, and there are no shortage of volunteers to take some
home.


Leonard,

I am assuming you are talking pre-cooked weight, or you must
know some very healthy eaters.

--
George B. Ross is
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Why is it that being a good boy and being good at being
a boy don't require the same set of skills? - anonymous

On Fri, 10 Dec 2004 21:19:57 GMT, "George B. Ross"
wrote:


Leonard,

I am assuming you are talking pre-cooked weight, or you must
know some very healthy eaters.
Yes. That is pre-cooked weight of the "dressed meat", i.e., the weight
of the meat including bones after butchering.

Leonard