I already bought a 12 lb and just realized that my party size maybe increasing.
2006-11-19 04:07:55 · 12 answers · asked by dixiedarling 4 in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
How about adding a honey baked ham to the menu? There are some people who either enjoy the variety or don't like turkey at all (like my husband). Then you will not have so much cooking to do.
That is what we have done since he joined the family, and my daughter also prefers the ham.
2006-11-19 04:11:36 · answer #1 · answered by finaldx 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should be fine with a 12 lb bird. Especially if there are lots of sides to go along. You may not have as much leftover turkey, but if that is a problem you can always buy a small turkey breast and cook it.
2006-11-19 12:13:01 · answer #2 · answered by eilishaa 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is probably enough with sides and desserts. As, mentioned above, you may get a small Ham Shoulder or another Bird or Breast. I would rather have too much than not enough and I love the Turkey/Ham leftovers to just snack on and make a quick sandwich. Happy Thanksgiving!
2006-11-19 12:18:49 · answer #3 · answered by Snaglefritz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
all the TV cooks this month have said 1 & 1/2 pounds per person.. personally I think that is too much.. maybe they are factoring in the weight of the bones too.. So your 12pounder might not feed your 14 guests.. Just add some other holiday meats into the mix.. a nice Roast beef, or some fried chicken for the kids..
2006-11-19 12:10:22 · answer #4 · answered by Mintee 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah sweetie that will not be enough. i had last year 9 adults and 2 kids and i bought a 23 pounder last year and there wasnt much for left overs so i would go and get the biggest one they have if you like to have some leftover turkey with your sides :) good luck and happy thanksgiving to your fam.
2006-11-19 12:14:21 · answer #5 · answered by ~annie~ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A 12# will do it but you probably won't have left-overs. Since I love the left-overs I would leave the 12# in the freezer and get 14-15 pounder.
2006-11-19 12:12:57 · answer #6 · answered by MUD 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get two 12 pounders and you should be fine. It's easier and faster to cook 2 smaller birds than one very large 20LB+.
2006-11-19 12:27:07 · answer #7 · answered by Bubba 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need at least a 22 pound bird.
2006-11-19 12:11:10 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
just buy fourteen cornish hens
and tell every one they are southeaster outer slabovia turkeys no one will know the diference
and stuff them with lazagna
2006-11-19 12:37:39 · answer #9 · answered by matzaballboy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say if they are big eaters....then 25lbs would be good ....and anyway we all love turkey for turkey sandwich leftovers....lol
2006-11-19 12:11:51 · answer #10 · answered by shywiz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋