GROUP PORTIONING & COSTCO MATH
Feed The Crew Meat Math
Never run short on burgers or overspend on brisket again. Factored for real thermal moisture shrinkage, bone discard weight, and appetite tiers.
PARTY HEADCOUNT & HUNGER MATRIX
6
8 oz raw per adult
2
12 oz raw (seconds/teens)
4
4 oz raw portion
RAW TO COOKED YIELD SPECIFICATION
Butcher Purchase Order
Feeding 12 people (8 adults, 4 kids)
RAW WEIGHT TO BUY (BUTCHER)
5.5 LBS
(88 oz raw weight)
ESTIMATED COOKED YIELD
~4.1 LBS
After 25% fat/water render
SERVING BASIS
Buns & Patties
Includes safety buffer for seconds
SIDES & BUNS CALCULATION (FOR 12 GUESTS):
Burger Buns
1.2 buns (account for seconds)
Cheese Slices
1.5 slices
Chips / Fries
2 oz (handful)
COSTCO / SUPERMARKET PACK STRATEGY:
Buy 5-6 lb ground beef chub or 3-pack organic beef (approx 1.3 lbs each).
INDEXED RAW-TO-COOKED SHRINKAGE CONSTANTS
| Style / Cut | Raw Oz / Adult | Cook Shrinkage | Bone-In? | Standard Side |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burgers (80/20 Ground Beef / Smash Patties) | 8 oz | 25% | No | Burger Buns |
| Pulled Pork (Bone-In Pork Shoulder / Butt) | 12 oz | 45% | Yes | Slider / Brioche Buns |
| Chicken Wings (Bone-In Party Wings) | 16 oz | 40% | Yes | Celery & Carrot Sticks |
| Taco Bar (Ground Beef or Carne Asada) | 7 oz | 25% | No | Tortillas (Corn / Flour) |
| Smoked Beef Brisket (Whole Packer) | 16 oz | 50% | No | Pickles & Sliced Onions |
| Hot Dogs & Bratwurst | 6 oz | 10% | No | Hot Dog Buns |