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shredded turkey and pulled pork
PTLady
10/23/13
Hello
I will be making BBQ pulled pork for an upcoming party. There are approximately 75 people attending. There will also be shredded turkey sandwiches. How many pounds of whole pork butt would you suggest I roast for this event?
Thank you!
ellen
10/23/13
A very tough estimate. You need about 25 pounds of boneless raw meat, but you get to decide how to split it up...
Lisa
10/23/13
25# between both meats? I know that the person making the turkey bought 2-3 turkeys. I so far purchased 16.5# of pork. That might be enough but I think I will buy maybe 5# more to be safe. Thanks much ellen!
ellen
10/24/13
Sounds like you will be fine.
PTLady
10/24/13
Thanks again. First time making pulled pork. Hope all works :)
PTLady
10/25/13
How many 18 oz bottles of bbq sauce would you recommend for 22# (before cooked) pork. Don't want it too dry but yet not overly saucey. I also would assume you would add this the day you make it vs the next day when you are serving it. Thanks again!
ellen
10/25/13
For each 5 pounds, about 2 cups. If you make a day ahead and store in the sauce, it absorbs some of the flavor.
PTLady
10/25/13
thanks again!
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