How Big a Brisket

FLHTCUI

Can anyone tell me how big a brisket I need to serve 10 people? I had one butcher tell me a half pound per person, but I know they shrink quite a bit. Any thoughts?
Thanks

Mike in Abita

You could get by with a 14lb packer, as long as they don't eat as much brisket as I do. Considering a 40 percent loss that will give you slightly over 8lbs of cook meat, along with a few sides and maybe an appetizer or two, should be plenty.

Celtic Wolf

4 pounds...

However, get a 12-14 pound WHOLE Brisket. You'll be happier.

Fidel

Are you feeding the senior ladies bridge club or the Green Bay Packers?

What else are you serving?

Lunch, dinner, game time snack?

Make a big one and freeze the rest.

FLHTCUI

Thanks for the replies. I will also be doing a pork roast for some that may not be crazy about brisket. After talking with my butcher I decided to go with a 6 lb. flat. The way people in the group eat, it could be a combination of the ladies bridge club and the green bay packers. I will be doing this on my large egg. Thanks again.

BENTE

thirdeye has a great write up on brisket.. it helped me alot since we don't get good brisket in any bbq resturants here in sc

http://playingwithfireandsmoke.blogspot.com/1996/03/brisket.html

2Fategghead

Let me guess you ride an Ultra? I ride a Road King. Tim

Fidel

FLTRI

Those that know, ride the Glide.

FLHTCUI

Ultra Classic is correct. Last year I went to rally in Fayetteville, Arkansas; Bikes, Blues and BBQ. They had a peoples choice night, where for $5, they gave you a plate and a fork and you could go around and sample everyones BBQ and vote for your favorite. I hope to make it back there sometime. Excellant Q

2Fategghead

Nice Road Glide Rod

You all have fuel injected as for me I'm an 04 carb!
I love it until I need to ride in the high country.

I need to ride over to Fayetteville, Arkansas; Bikes, Blues and BBQ and get me some Q. It's almost 600 miles one way for me. Tim

FLHR