2007-11-08 21:30:32 · 14 answers · asked by ells 4 in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
Basically the rule of thumb is 1 lb per person for any meat. But if you want lots of leftovers go for 15 lbs.
2007-11-08 21:34:54 · answer #1 · answered by Judith 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I usually buy a 12 to 15 lb turkey and about a 6-8 lb turkey breast and I have left overs for the next few days. I feed 7 people.
2007-11-09 12:02:56 · answer #2 · answered by Daise 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I always cook the biggest turkey I can buy, so people can eat dinner, relax and go back for more, plus I always have containers for them to take some home. The least I buy is 21 pounds, and there is not usually much left.
2007-11-08 22:10:17 · answer #3 · answered by LIPPIE 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, for an annual family gathering at Christmas we would usually get a forty to forty five pound turkey to feed upwards of twenty-three people (that's for the large gathering, usually it'd be more around fifteen) and end up with a little left over.
2007-11-08 23:25:45 · answer #4 · answered by knight1192a 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
i would go at least 17pd if they are big eaters or go a smaller turkey and cook lots of veg
2007-11-08 21:53:51 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Judith is right. And it is always better when serving guests to have some left over. It would look stingy otherwise.
2007-11-10 01:57:15 · answer #6 · answered by zakiit 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
12 oz raw weight per person
2007-11-09 10:26:50 · answer #7 · answered by me 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have 5 people and i get a 20lb or more, so i have leftovers.
2007-11-08 21:55:51 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
depending on the amount of leftovers you desire, I'd start at 15 lbs. and work my way up.
2007-11-08 22:39:10 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i agree,i would go for 15lbs,and have some over, but make sure it will fit in your oven. i have
made this mistake in the past. good luck
2007-11-10 19:21:51 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋