Quick answer
How much pulled pork per person
| Guests | Cooked | Raw to buy | Butts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 people | 5 lb | 11.1 lb | 2 pork butts |
| 25 people | 12.5 lb | 27.8 lb | 4 pork butts |
| 50 people | 25 lb | 55.6 lb | 7 pork butts |
| 75 people | 37.5 lb | 83.3 lb | 11 pork butts |
| 100 people | 50 lb | 111.1 lb | 14 pork butts |
| 150 people | 75 lb | 166.7 lb | 21 pork butts |
Quick calculator
- Pulled pork4 pork butts30.6 lb raw
Why 45%, not 50%
You will often see 50% quoted for pork butt. Experienced commercial cooks report 43 to 52%, and home cooks land near 45% once the bone and fat come out. Planning at 45% keeps you from running short.
Pulled pork is the budget hero
For big crowds, pulled pork is easy to hold, easy to reheat, and stretches well on buns. Make it the star in the planner and let brisket or ribs play a supporting role.
Trusted recipes to try
- Pulled pork · Meat Church
- Competition style pulled pork · How To BBQ Right
- A perfect BBQ pulled pork · AmazingRibs
Common questions
How much pulled pork per person?+
Plan 1/2 lb of cooked pulled pork per adult as the main meat, or about 1/3 lb for sandwiches. Pork butt yields about 45%, so buy a bit over 1 lb raw per adult.
How many people does an 8 lb pork butt feed?+
An 8 lb bone-in butt makes about 3.6 lb of pulled pork. That feeds about 7 adults as a plate or about 9 as sandwiches.
How much pulled pork for 100 people?+
About 111 lb raw, or 14 pork butts around 8 lb each, as the only meat on a plate.
Plan the whole cook
Pick every meat, set your serve time, and get one shopping list and one smoker timeline.
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