Food & Kitchen
Cost Per Edible Pound Calculator
A brisket at $5/lb raw can cost $9-10/lb edible after trim and cook loss. This is your honest cost-per-serving number.
Cost per edible lb
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FAQ
What yield should I use? +
Brisket 50-60%, pork shoulder 55-65%, ribs 60-70%, prime rib 75-85%, steak 80-90%. Pair this with the Meat Yield Calculator for cut-specific numbers.
Why care? +
Because $5/lb raw brisket actually costs you $9+/lb after loss. Knowing this changes whether bulk buys are really cheaper than retail trimmed.