what size turkey is reasonable for just 2 people, adding in a few sandwiches for leftovers.?

Answer 1

butterball.com will tell you exactly what turkey. =)

hope that helps..


*click on plan,prep & serve button then under planning *click here* it says then click on turkey & stuffing calculator then enter the information and it will calculate it for you*

Answer 2

I would use a turkey breast not a full turkey. A full turkey will be a TON of leftovers. According to Butterball.com web site, for 2 people and leftovers 3 lbs is enough. Get the smallest you possibly can find.

Answer 3

Hope this isn't a stupid question... but what size roast chicken do you buy for the two of you?
A turkey is just a different looking chicken, with stuffing and trimmings.
In case you haven't ever bought a bird for the two of you, then I'd say to get 4 pound bird. OR the smallest whole turkey you can find. And for cooking the bird. the rule is 1 hour for every 4lbs of bird at 325-350. Good luck.

Answer 4

what we have done before for thanksgiving is Cornish game hens. they're a delicious bird and you can get 2, stuff them and bake them the same way you would a turkey. might i suggest a recipe:

cherry stuffing with a wine cherry glaze

sourdough bread cut into cubes(for the stuffing)
diced carrots, celery and onion
dried cherries
canned cherries (like for pie filling)
chicken stock
a nice red wine

soak dried cherries in just enough boiling water to cover in the bowl. let stand until soft, about 15 minutes.
place bread cubes in a bowl and coat with oil and a few spices like thyme and some garlic (you can be a little creative here) bake about 20 minutes until golden brown and crunchy like a crouton
saute veggies and soaked dried cherries. add croutons and mix in hot chicken broth until bread is softened. try not to add so much it gets squishy. :)
now for the canned cherry pie filling cook over medium heat with your red wine until thickened and reduced. smash the cherries while cooking. puree until smooth.
place birds in baking dish and stuff baste with cherry wine sauce periodically throughout cooking.

sorry about not having any measurements or cooking temps but i got to culinary school and we don't use these things. :( any other similar recipe should give you good amounts and baking temps. Good Luck!!

Answer 5

FRENCH DIP TURKEY SANDWICHES 1 loaf French or Italian bread, cut diagonally into 8 long, thin slices 4 tbsp. mayonnaise 8 (1 oz.) slices Muenster cheese 1/2 lb. cooked leftover turkey, thinly sliced 2 eggs 1/4 c. milk 2 tbsp. vegetable oil 1. Spread one side of each slice of bread with mayonnaise. Top each with slice of cheese. Make 4 sandwiches, sandwiching the turkey between 2 slices of the bread, cheese side on inside of sandwich. 2. Beat together eggs and milk in shallow bowl or pie plate. 3. Heat oil in large skillet. Dip sandwiches on both sides into egg mixture. Fry sandwiches in skillet, turning once until browned on both sides. Dip sandwich into gravy as you eat.

Answer 6

6-8 pounds
I don't know how small turkeys come but you may just want to buy a turkey breast if you don't want lots of leftovers.

Answer 7

If you both like white meat, why not just get a turkey breast? Other than that, just get the smallest one you can.

Answer 8

if neither of you a preference for white or dark meat why not just get a turkey breast.

Answer 9

buy smallest you can find...

or buy turkey breast or just legs/drumsticks/wings if you like dark meat.

Answer 10

A ten pound one would be great.