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Hosting a cookout? Don't run out of brisket. Tell us how many people and we'll work out meat, sides, drinks, and ice.
FAQ
Why so much meat? +
Cooking loss + people serving themselves seconds. 0.5 lb cooked meat/adult is conservative; 0.66 lb is realistic for serious BBQ.
Drinks math: +
~2 drinks/adult/hour for the first 2 hours, then 1/hour. Half alcoholic, half non. Bump up in summer heat.
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