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G89-947 Buying Meat By The Serving, Dennis E. Burson
G89-947 Buying Meat By The Serving, Dennis E. Burson
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
Buying meat by the serving rather than by the pound can save you money. Determining cost per serving is covered here.
Smart shoppers use cost per serving rather than price per pound in making meat selection decisions. Price per pound can be misleading because all cuts will not yield the same number of servings per pound.
Although some boneless cuts may cost more on a per pound basis, they may be more economical due to less waste. The amount of bone and waste fat determines the number of servings of cooked meat a cut will yield. Cost of the edible …