How much meat

[FLBentRider]

Bone in = less processed.

Less chance of spoilage.

[Shasta bob]

Bone in Weight= if that is the case of the bone in weight, 1lb. per person one of your guest will not get any pulled pork!!!!!!!!! do the math and buy more pounds = more left overs :)

[KyNola]

OK, let's do the math.  Assumption of 60 lbs of raw weight meat will yield approximately 35 lbs of cooked product.  Let's be generous and apply 4 ounces of cooked product to each sandwich.  Since there are (4) 4 ounce portions per pound, multiply 35 X 4= 140.  That's 140 sandwiches for 60 people.  With side items, lots of folks will only eat one sandwich.  If everyone does eat 2 sandwiches that still allows 20 extra sandwiches. (20) 4 ounce portions equals 80 ounces.  80 ounces divided by 16(the number of ounces in a pound)  yields 5 pounds of extra meat for leftovers.

[BAM1]

So with Larry's math if I have 45 pounds of meat I should get around 25 pounds cooked x 4 ounce portions = around 100 sandwiches.  to big of a risk not planning on 2 per person?

[Ka Honu]

As they say, it depends on your crowd and what else is being served.  If you're feeding guys and it's the only entree, 8 ounces can go in a heartbeat.  With a more mixed crowd (including women and children) and varied menu, 8 ounces will give you leftovers. 

Bottom line: There's no reason to try to do "just enough;" any extra cost (probably under $25) will pay off in peace of mind and excellent leftovers which freeze well practically indefinitely.