With that said, for 60 people I would take at least 10 lbs. But no more than 12 lbs. Neil, you are certainly talented if you can feed 60 people with 12 lbs of pork! I go MAX 4 servings (1/4 lb) so your looking at 15 lbs cooked pork. Read, more elaboration about it is given here. How many pounds of pulled pork do I need for 50 people?
The next thing we wondered was, is pork done at 150?
It’s important not to overcook pork because it can become tough and dry. When cooking, it’s best to use a food thermometer to test for doneness . Most pork cuts should be cooked to an internal temperature of 150 degrees, where the meat is slightly pink on the inside.
Is it OK to cook pork medium rare?
It’s perfectly fine to cook pork to medium, or even medium rare if you so choose. While you’re free to even cook it to medium rare if you like, we suggest you stick to medium (about 140-145 degrees), because medium – rare pork can tend to be a little chewy. What is the lowest temperature you can cook pork at?
This is what I found. the federal agency says it is lowering the recommended safe cooking temperature for whole cuts of pork from 160 degrees to 145 degrees and adding a 3-minute rest time. Can you eat pork at 135 degrees?
The USDA recommends that pork be cooked to an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit. The federal agency says it is lowering the recommended safe cooking temperature for whole cuts of pork from 160 degrees to 145 degrees and adding a 3-minute rest time. Can you eat pork at 135 degrees?
How much beef tenderloin should I cook for 20 people?
To grill beef tenderloin steaks by direct heat: Prepare charcoal or gas grill for direct grilling over medium heat. How long to grill beef tenderloin steaks is determined by the steak thickness (see below). Grill, uncovered, turning steaks once halfway through grilling for the time given. Remove steaks from grill; cover and let stand 5 minutes.
How much Turkey per person should be allowed?
While 1 pound per person could feel like too little, and 1 1/2 pounds for each guest might be over-doing it, 1 1/4 pounds of turkey per mouth is the perfect balance. At that rate, feeding a large party of 15 or more people requires 20+ pounds of turkey.
The amount of roast beef necessary for feeding each person at a dinner party varies depending on the type of cut. For a semi-boneless rib roast, purchase about one rib per person. For a whole beef tenderloin or a boneless rib eye roast, purchase about 1/2 pound per person. A peeled beef tenderloin requires about 1/3 pound per person.
How do you know when pork is done cooking?
If the juices that come out of the pork run clear or are very faintly pink, the pork is done cooking. Can you eat pork at 120 degrees ? 160 is considered a safe temperature because at 160, everything dies instantly.