It is sometimes difficult to know just how much pork to buy to have the proper amount for a particular recipe or to serve to a specific number of people. Some of the information that will determine the quantity needed may be the type of cut you are selecting, whether the meat is bone-in or boneless, the number of people being served, whether or not it will be served in controlled portions, or if the meat will be served on a "help yourself" basis. The following information may be helpful in determining your needs.
The following points should be considered when purchasing cuts of pork:
· Lean bone-less cuts yield up to 5-6 servings per kg
· Pork cuts with some bone yield up to 4-5 servings per kg.
· Bony cuts yield no more than 3-4 servings per kg.
· 1kg of minced pork produces about 8 cooked servings, which is the serving size recommended for a healthy diet.
