Cookout Compass

The cookout planner

How much meat should you buy?

Tell us who is coming and what you are cooking. Get a shopping list with room for sides and second helpings.

Plan what to buy

The planner

Plan your cookout

Start with your guests. Then choose your meat and how much you expect to trim.

1 Count your guests

For older children with bigger appetites, count them as adults.

2 Choose your meat

Choose one or more. We share the total serving amount equally across your choices.

Trimming means fat or scraps you cut off before cooking. Not sure? We will use a starting estimate for that meat. Cooking loss is included separately, even when you choose none.

Prices are optional and in US dollars. The estimate covers the meat you price, before tax.

3 Finish your list
Adjust child portions

Your list starts here

Headcount in.
Shopping sorted.

Once you have chosen your menu, your meat quantities and shopping checklist will appear here.

Buying a whole cut? Choose one that meets your estimated weight.

The amount you buy will be heavier than the meat you serve. We account for trimming and cooking separately.

Before you shop

Before you head to the store

How much brisket per person?

Choose a serving size and account for the fat you trim away.

How much pulled pork per person?

Plan plates or sandwiches using boneless pork shoulder.

Equipment for a bigger meal

Check your thermometer, trays, and serving space before buying more.

Beyond the main course

Build the rest of the spread

Bold slaw, smoky beans, and a few bites while the grill is going. Find a recipe that fits your cookout.

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