How many pounds of pork butt?

[green doe]

So I bought a 7 pound bone-in pork butt to go on the smoker. I thought I was pushing it having enough pulled pork for 5 adults but now 2 more are coming and I'm really worried I won't have enough meat.

I guess I could pick up some ribs and throw them on, too.

Do you think I need the ribs or will one 7 lb bone-in pork butt feed 7 people?

I will have potato salad, cole slaw and corn on the cob to go with.

Also, do y'all trim the fat cap off of the butt before you put it on the smoker?

 

[TNDeerGuy]

Leave the fat on, unless it is the skin�then just trim that off and leave as much of the fat as you can. The fat will add moisture and great flavor to the meat after it is pulled.

You'll have plenty and enough for leftovers, so I'll PM you my number and wait for your call!

 

[Tn_River_Ratt]

I cooked 108 butts the Friday before Labor day for a benefit. No pork for me unless I see it rinnin around in the woods.

 

[DOC1187]

sounds good

 

[DntBrnDPig]

You get about 50-60% yield on pork butts. Figure 3-4 servings per cooked pound.