Average weight of lamb shanks is a pound each (450g). Another way to think about how much meat you need for 6 to 8 people is three to 8 lb total … with many sources recommending half to one pound raw meat per person. That allows for shrinkage during cooking, trimming fat and bones, and possible large appetites or leftovers. Personally, I’d buy 3-4 lb total if I were serving six people of moderate appetite, and a larger amount if serving eight with bigger appetites.
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Another way to think about how much meat you need for 6 to 8 people is three to 8 lb total … with many sources recommending half to one pound raw meat per person. That allows for shrinkage during cooking, trimming fat and bones, and possible large appetites or leftovers.
Personally, I’d buy 3-4 lb total if I were serving six people of moderate appetite, and a larger amount if serving eight with bigger appetites.