the rest of us are adults.. and of course kids dont eat too much except for deserts because they want to go and play... thanks for your help!
2007-11-18 13:46:52 · 6 answers · asked by vicky 5 in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
I usually figure on about a pound/person, but, depending on your desire for leftovers you might go a bit more. Usually small children are offset by the big eaters--such as my teenage nephew affectionately called "the disposal;" and my brother who can eat more turkey and rolls than a small nation.
So, if you don't want leftovers, get a 12 pounder; if you want leftovers for yourself and/or others, go up from there. I find that at about 18 pounds and up have a little more fat and are, therefore, a little juicier. I'd go for an 18 pounder myself--I love a good turkey sandwich later!
Happy Thanksgiving!
2007-11-18 14:06:08 · answer #1 · answered by Greg W 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
plan on 3 to 4 ounces per serving plus the carcass weight of about half the total turkey.
My daughter's friend who is cooking the turkey just bought a 20 pounder so my daughter has invited more people for T Day dinner!! Already invited 5 families plus all the strays who didn't have family in the area.
2007-11-18 21:54:17 · answer #2 · answered by Nana Lamb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its best to go with about 1-2 lbs per person, assuming that they will take some home or eat more than other people.
I have a large family and we bought a 21lb turkey for about 11 people.
2007-11-18 21:51:44 · answer #3 · answered by Megan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A 12-lb turkey will feed about 8 adults. I wouldn't get over a 14-pounder for your crowd.
2007-11-18 21:49:49 · answer #4 · answered by Sugar Pie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1 1/2 pounds of turkey per person is a pretty good rule. So an 18lb. turkey would work.
2007-11-18 21:52:13 · answer #5 · answered by mazotti1 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rule of thumb is 1/2 lb. per person. You do want to have leftovers for soup or sandwiches don't you?
2007-11-18 21:52:05 · answer #6 · answered by Ashtol 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋