"Chef Juke" > wrote in message
...
> Hi Alll,
>
> Looking for a little help in two areas, pulled pork portioning and
> Thermometers..
>
> For the Pulled Pork -
>
> A friend asked me to smoke some pulled Pork for her kids welcome back
> party for 60 people and I'm trying to gauge the number of boston butts
> it will take to accomodate. The butts are running about 7-1/2 to 8
> pounds each.
>
> Any suggestions? Right now I am guesstimating about 7 butts after
> shrinkage but wanted others opinions

I'd figure about 1/3lb cooked weight per person so I'd cook about
40lbs--should give ya leftovers too--can't help with thermos though!

Buzz



>
> Next, looking for suggestions on wireless (and maybe not wireless)
> thermometers. I have an Oregon Scientific that works to a point,
> except it has those annoying PRESET target temps for Chicken, Turkey,
> Pork and Beef, using their idea of Rare, Medium and Well done.
>
> What I am loking for is one that I can set the specific temp, NOT one
> limited by their food guidline (I want my target temp to be 193,
> dangit, not the higest this one will let me set at `180).
>
> As always, any help with either of both of the above would be greatly
> appreciated
>
> -Chef Juke
> "EVERYbody Eats When They Come To MY House!"
> www.chefjuke.com