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diannemeier 07/07/04 |
How many pounds of dry pinto beans would I need to serve 150 people? |
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myron mollohan mmollohan@cox.net 02/15/05 |
How many pounds of pinto beans would I need to serve 200 people? |
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ellen 02/16/05 |
1 pound dry is about 6 1/2 cups cooked. A bean serving is 1/2 to 1 cup cooked, depending on the use (main dish entree, side dish, etc). A ball park figure is 1 gallon total of side dishes for each 10 people at BBq's, so I often allow 3 1/2 gallons= 14 quarts= 64 cups for baked beans or ranch beans for 100 people. Works out to 10 pounds. I HAVE made as much as 6 pounds for 50 people, but that was really enthusiastic bean eaters and a truly delicious butterbean and maple syrup side dish... Hope that helps. |
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J M Manness cooking@udes.com 11/29/05 |
I am putting together a food "survival chest" in case of emergency. (In Portland OR we are always under the threat of the impending great earthquake.) The basic staple is brown rice and beans (pinto/black) because they are cheap, durable and nutritious. Since this wil be the main, if not only, course. I would like to know how man MEALS (as opposed to servings) I can expect out of a 25 lb bag of beans. I figure a mix of heavy/light eaters. Thank you. |
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ellen 11/29/05 |
If you are planning on beans and rice, you MUST plan on water storage, too, it takes a LOT of water. A 25 pound bag of beans cooks up to 170 cups, so next time you are eating beans, measure your serving and then you know what will work out for you. |
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connie mymijomichael@aol.com 01/12/06 |
I need help. I need to prepare beans plain for 100 people how many pounds do I cook. The next day I need to prepare chili beans w/hamburger and canned tomatoes for 250 people how many Pounds of beans do I cook and how much hamburger do I need. Also, how many pounds of hamburger do I expect to cook to make meatloaf for 50 people. And one more thing I need to make mashed potatoes for 250 people how many pounds of potatoes do I buy and cook. Please help me. |
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ellen 01/13/06 |
Connie, there are amounts and recipes for all these dishes already on the site. Use the search feature, or go to the big pots page and dcan down the rcipe listings. There is a whole section on chili. You will want about 30-35 pounds of ground meat for each 100 for meat loaf. |
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Barbara 02/10/06 |
I am cooking pinto beans for 100 people. How long should I could them? Last time I cooked them too long and they were like mush. |
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ellen 02/11/06 |
If you will keep them over a low, simmering temp and add a mildly acid food such as tomatoes or a cup of vinegar after the first hour, they will stay firmer. When they are done enough, take them off and drain them. Then chill. |
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Lil 03/13/07 |
Corned Beef and Cabbage I will be cooking corned beef for about 125 people and cabbage I need to know about how much beef to buy I think about 65 lbs and 25 lbs cabbage also I havve 40# red potatoes. I brought about 65# of corned beef is that enough. Everyone will be bring side dishes and appetizers and desserts Thanks |
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ellen 03/15/07 |
Lil, this is just about perfect- you did good. |
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Mike Lass 07/12/07 |
grilled sirloin tip roast I need to know how much meat to prepare for 65 people? And also how to I heat the meat after grilling it? Thanks |
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ellen 07/13/07 |
Hi, Mike, what are you doing on the pinto bean thread? It is OK to start a new thread! Sirloin tip is lean and boneless, you can do a generous serving for 2 from 1 pound raw. It does not reheat very well- it does need to stand 15-30 minutes after cooking before slicing to tenderize and re-absorb juices. As the folks at America's test kitchen say, not everything needs to be served hot- this meat is hot and tough or warm and tender. Let it rest, don't reheat... |
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Wendy 07/14/07 |
I have read the page on cooking pinto beans in a pressure cooker. I am wanting to make refried beans so that I can make large quantities of burritos for my freezer. I have an All American pressure cooker by Wisconsin Aluminum Foundry Company, and it says NOT to cook beans or grains in the pressure cooker. Well shoot...isn't this the best way to cook them? If I follow the advise of using oil, and only filling half full, will it be ok to try it? Their concern is stuff foaming to an extent that blocks the pressure release valve. |
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ellen 07/15/07 |
The foaming/skins are what everyone worries about. Soak the beans overnight. Rinse well, wirking through them with your hands, rinsing again, this takes off the extra foaming components and extra skins. Use the oil and half filling. Add fresh water. Then DO NOT leave the kitchen; watch the rocker- if it stops rocking, which indicates the valve has blocked, immediately remove from heat, cool in cold water and open, then cook open until finished. In all likelihood, you will not have a block; with this method, most beans except for soybeans do not foam. The new pressure cookers have the rocker and a separate pressure release safety valve, making them even safer. |
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Wendy 07/15/07 |
Thanks for the advice Ellen. I'm going to try this in the morning. I read somewhere online (but can't find it now) that you can put the rack from the PC on TOP of the beans and water to also help keep the skins down. Have you heard of this or would you recommend this? |
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ellen 07/16/07 |
no reason not to... |
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Rhonda Winsor 11/10/07 |
How long do I cook pinto beans in a roaster oven In just bought my first GE electric roaster and I have a family of seven. I need to know how long to cook pinto beans in high altitude? |
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ellen 11/11/07 |
OK, the thing about the altitude is, water boils at a lower temperature. Use fresh beans, old ones are harder to tenderize. You may need to double your time, and also, be sure to presoak and to avoid adding salt or acid ingredients untill the beans are tender. You will have to experiment a bit. |
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jancy 11/13/07 |
mashed potatoes How many pounds of potatoes do I need to use to make enough mashed potatoes for 250 people? |
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ellen 11/13/07 |
I use around 85 pounds for 250 people, a bag or two over 2 40 pound cases. Look into prices at your locsal wholesale produce market. |
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Jodie 11/21/07 |
potatoes How many pounds of potatoes to make mashed potatoes for 36 people? |
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ellen 01/02/08 |
Check the potato thread, or check the plan for 100 page and use 1/3 the amount for 100. |
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kim 01/17/08 |
I'm cooking pintos for a fundraiser at church estimate of 200 people. we are serving slaw, stewed potatoes and pintos, How many pounds of beans do I need? And how many pounds of potatoes. I have 3 gallons of slaw. Please help |
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ellen 01/17/08 |
1 pound of pintos makes about 6 1/2 cups, which is 8 main-dish servings. I use 8 pounds of dried beans per 100 for a side dish, but as much as 12 pounds per 100 for a main dish. You want 40 pounds of potatoes per 100. You want2 1/2 to 3 gallons slaw per hundred (it takes 20 pounds of whole cabbages to make slaw for 100). You will have many gallons of cooked beans (about 20 quarts or 5 gallons per 100), you need 2 electric roasters or 4-5 6 quart crock pots to keep these warm. |
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Ro 03/13/08 |
Corned Beef How many pounds of corned beef, cabbage and potatoes do I need for 7 people? |
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ellen 03/13/08 |
Ro, this question is answered about 12 times on the corned beef and St. Patrick's day threads. If you have problems with the calsulations, write back. |
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Diana Ward 03/15/08 |
corned beef I will be cooking 8 corned beefs in my electric roaster and not for sure how long? also in another roaster I will cook 8 heads of cabbage and 10 pounds of potatoes and 5 pounds of carrots. can you tell me how long on that too. |
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ellen 03/15/08 |
8 corned beefs is too many for 1 roaster if you are simmering them. You have enough sides for 25-30 people and enough meat for 40 or more- how many are you expecting? What I would do, is cook the corned beefs in both roasters til done, drain one roaster, transfer all the meat to the one dry roaster and hold covered at about 275, then simmer/cook the veggies in the other roaster, allowing about 1 hour for the potatoes, 30-45 minutes for the carrots unless they are mini, and no more than 1/2 hour for the quartered cabbage. |
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Susie 03/16/08 |
Baked Beans ..Cheese Potatoes,,Slaw Hi... I am helping a friend with her sons graduation.I dont want to have a lot of leftovers and I dont want to run out.Could you give me a few pointers on how many beans,potatoes and cabbage to use please. Thanks so much. Be Blessed! Susie< |
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ellen 03/16/08 |
I allow 10 gallons of sides total for each 100 people, not counting bread, dessert, etc. I allow 2 1/2 to 3 gallons slaw and beans and 4 to 4 1/2 gallons potao salad or potatoes for 100 people. |
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liz 03/28/08 |
mashed potatoes I saw that you said to use 85lbs of potatoes for 250 people. I thought that i might use some instant potatoes just to cut down on the peeling of potatoes. i need to know how many pounds of potatoes to cut out and how many pounds of instant to replace with. |
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ellen 03/28/08 |
Eek, I don't ever use the instant potatoes as potatoes, although I have occasionally used them to thicken sooups and stews. Just get a good brand and follow the directions, I guess... You could make ahead and freeze using the freezable, holdable mashed potato recipe in big pots. |
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Susie 04/21/08 |
I am making pinto beans for 22 people. How many pounds of beans do I need |
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Susie 04/21/08 |
potaoes I am making potato salad for 22 people. How many pounds of potatoes do I buy. |
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Susie 04/21/08 |
Cabbage How much cabbage do I need for cole slaw for 22 people |
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ellen 04/21/08 |
Susie, all these items are covered under plan for 100, you need 1/4 the amount for 100. |