Chuck Roast Per Person Calculator

How this works

Chuck roast loses weight during a long braise as fat renders and moisture cooks off, though somewhat less dramatically than a long smoke — commonly estimated around 25%. To get a target amount of cooked, shredded or sliced chuck roast per guest, this calculator scales up the raw purchase weight to account for that loss.

Source: Based on standard butcher and pot-roast planning guidance of about 1/2 pound of cooked chuck roast per person, with a typical 25% braising weight loss.