2006-11-21 11:07:37 · 18 answers · asked by rican4u2002 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
Certainly. At the shop, we recommend 3/4 to 1 pound per person. 16 pounds for 9 people will insure lots of leftovers. Maybe too much. I would consider going smaller, if you can.
2006-11-21 11:10:58 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
I was most disappointed the last time I expected a 17 pound turkey to feed 10 people.
I stocked up on ingredients for a three course meal, readied all the cooking implements and got out the recipes.
Then I put the turkey in my kitchen.
It was a complete disaster. It become evident very early on that the turkey had no idea how to cook for a large group.
The garlic bread was meant to be simply placed in the oven, but the turkey pecked and ate quite a lot of it, then it sat down on the floor. I was expecting to play a minor role showing the turkey where everything was and so forth. Forget that! I had to do everything, even clean up after the turkey shat several times on the kitchen floor.
This advice probably wont be relevant to you. You will have a 16 pounder (not 17 pounds) feeding 9 guests (not 10).
2006-11-21 19:17:37 · answer #2 · answered by Pastor Sauce 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
yes a 16 pound turkey can feed 9 people. usually ya figure a pound of meat per person give or take some
2006-11-21 20:57:49 · answer #3 · answered by Grannie 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I had an experience somewhat like that of Pastor Sauce above. So I would suggest some other sort of animal.
I used to have a Duroc named Flash, who was quite clever, and capable of performing such duty, but when I asked him to he ran away from home.
Last I'd heard, he had changed his appearance with plastic surgery and taken a new name. I believe he was adopted by a good Christian family,so I don't worry about him, but I do think he was a little high hoofed in his precipitous departure.
Good luck with the beasts at your sup of thanks, one word of warning, cats will perform the service gladly, but their concept of haut cuisine leaves much to be desired.
2006-11-22 22:14:38 · answer #4 · answered by Gaspode 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely with no problem. Don't forget, there are usually many side dishes with a turkey dinner.
Enjoy the leftover turkey!
2006-11-21 19:12:11 · answer #5 · answered by MARIA M 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
All depends on how good the turkey is....if it comes out too dry....it could feed 100...LOL
2006-11-21 20:15:14 · answer #6 · answered by justannae 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I hope you r only Eating turkey
2006-11-21 19:16:15 · answer #7 · answered by ****LIFE***** 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
it should. knock off about 4 lbs for bones etc. if you put good sides on your table there might even be left overs. we always have green bean casserole, sweet potatoes, corn, mashed potatoes, broccoli and rice casserole, cranberry sauce and more desserts than the law allows
2006-11-21 19:17:56 · answer #8 · answered by ron m 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If he knows how to cook!
Yes it's big enough, not too many leftovers though
2006-11-21 21:09:01 · answer #9 · answered by ansman 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes
2006-11-21 19:20:44 · answer #10 · answered by krystal c 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋