How Much Brisket Per Person Do I Need? 

Brisket is a tried-and-true classic, but it’s also a hot new trend with amateur barbecuers. With a little bit of know-how, you can deliver smoky, sought-after slices of beef with a crunchy bark and tender inside.

HOW MUCH BRISKET PER PERSON?

How much brisket you will need to serve per person depends on a variety of factors. But the first thing to consider is the meat itself. Why? Because how much brisket per person depends on your cut.

HOW MUCH BRISKET PER PERSON FOR SANDWICHES?

You typically won’t need quite as much meat per person if you make brisket sandwiches. The standard amount of cooked meat per sandwich is 4 to 5 ounces. As a result, a single pound of cooked brisket can make three or four sandwiches.

As discussed earlier, when buying brisket, the first step to consider is trimming and shrinkage. Trimming and shrinkage can result in a loss of half the total weight of the brisket. The loss may be less, but it’s a good idea to be safe rather than sorry. You certainly don’t want to run out of brisket during your party!

HOW MUCH BRISKET TO SERVE PER PERSON: CONSIDERATIONS

LEFTOVER BRISKET

If there are only small pieces of extra brisket leftover, you can toss them into a bean chili or sprinkle them onto pizza or nachos. Even little bits of smoked brisket serve as a great flavoring.

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