How much pulled pork per person for sandwiches?

Plan about ⅓ pound of cooked pulled pork per person for sandwiches. Since pork shoulder loses about 40% of its weight during cooking, you'll need roughly ½ pound of raw pork per person.

How much does pork shrink when smoked?

Pork shoulder loses approximately 40% of its raw weight during low-and-slow cooking. A 10-pound raw pork shoulder yields about 6 pounds of pulled pork. This is higher than most meats due to the long cook time and fat rendering.

How much cooked pulled pork per person?

For sandwiches, plan ⅓ pound cooked per person. For a plated main course, plan about ½ pound cooked per person. For tacos, ¼ to ⅓ pound cooked per person is plenty.

How Much Pulled Pork Per Person

Calculate how much raw pork shoulder to buy for pulled pork. Accounts for the ~40% weight loss during smoking.

Whiskers says

Pork shoulder loses about 40% of its weight during cooking. For sandwiches, buy about ½ pound of raw pork per person to get ⅓ pound of pulled pork.

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