How many hams do I need to feed 50?

Follow Us: One serving of ham is 2 to 3 ounces, so you need a minimum of 100 to 150 ounces of ham to feed 50 people. A whole 16-18 pound ham will yield generous portions for a party of 50.

What size ham should I buy?

The best rule of thumb for ham is to plan about 1/2 pound per person when picking a bone-in ham (it’s heavier) and 1/3 pound if boneless.

What size spiral ham do I need to feed 10 people?

That means for a 10-person Easter dinner, you’ll need a bone-in ham that weighs between 7.5-10 pounds or a 5-pound boneless ham. If you’re serving country ham, though, you’ll need way less of it.

What degree should ham be cooked?

Reheat cooked hams packaged in USDA-inspected plants to a minimum internal temperature of 140 °F and all others to 165 °F. 10 to 14 lbs. 15 to 18 min/lb. Half, bone in 5 to 7 lbs.

Is bone in or boneless ham better?

I prefer bone-in hams over boneless. I find that any meat cooked on the bone has better flavor, and in the case of ham, it also has better texture. When producers remove the bone from a ham, they have to then reshape the meat (in a machine called a vacuum tumbler) so it won’t fall apart when sliced.

How big of a ham do I need for 4?

4 people – 1.3 pounds You may want to purchase a slightly heavier ham if you’re hoping to have leftover ham per person for sandwiches!

How big of a Ham do you need for 4 people?

Here’s a general guide for how much boneless ham you’ll need per person, if everyone consumes 1/3 pounds: 4 people – 1.3 pounds. 6 people – 2 pounds. 12 people – 4 pounds. You may want to purchase a slightly heavier ham if you’re hoping to have leftovers!

What’s the right amount of Ham for a holiday meal?

Planning the right amount of ham for a holiday meal isn’t exactly a precise science, but you can follow a few rules of thumb to prepare just the right amount for your guests. The amount needed will vary based on the number of guests, the type of ham (bone-in or boneless), and how much leftovers you want.

How much raw meat can you cook for 100 people?

ELLEN’S KITCHEN MEATS AND OTHER ENTREES General notes: Allow 40-45% waste and shrinkage with raw meat weight, purchase 50 pounds raw weight boneless meats to roast for 100 people. Allow at least 1 pound per person for raw meat with bones.

What are the food quantities for 100 people?

Quantities for 100. When serving beef and a second meat, such as chicken or ham, on a buffet, you must allow 5 ounces ready to eat beef PLUS 3 ounces ready to eat second meat for each person, if there is a server for the meats. That is about 2 pounds raw lean boneless beef for each 5 people PLUS 1 pound boneless raw second meat for each 4 people.