Dinner Planning

In general, the average portion size is 6 ounces of meat per person. Different cuts of meat will require that you buy varying weights to get the average yield, depending on bone, fat and moisture content. The following guidelines will tell you how much total weight you will need to buy per person of various cuts to yield the average portion size. Beef (boneless steaks, roasts or stewing) 7-8 oz Beef (bone in steaks, roasts) 8-10 oz Beef or Pork ribs 14-16 oz Veal chops (bone in) 7 oz Ham (bone in) 8-10 oz Chicken (boneless) 7 oz Chicken (bone in) 7-8 oz Salmon (fresh fillet) 6-8 oz