Name:   Tall Cotton - Subject:   What would you think is reasonable? Date:   10/21/2016 3:37:15 PM

For several years I have custom smoked meats for friends. I provide food at cost for all of our lake community meals that include BBQ. I have now been asked to expand some. One friend wants between 10 and 15 turkeys smoked for Thanksgiving and 3 to 6 briskets for Christmas. I can find prices online that appear to be outrageous, but I guess people pay those prices. I can buy turkeys for $1 a pound. I brine them for 24 hours. Smoke them, and then vacuum pack and freeze for delivery. Briskets run about $40 for a whole backer. I rub them, smoke, slice and vacuum seal them. What would you think is reasonable for me to charge for labor, time, supplies, and trouble?