2007-12-06 01:52:42 · 19 answers · asked by FC 4 in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
Q: How big a turkey should you buy?
A: Depending on how much you want to have for leftovers, you should plan on 1 to 1 1/2 pounds per person. No one's going to eat a full pound of turkey, but this takes into account the bones, skin, giblets, and juices that cook off during roasting.
Q: How much stuffing should you make?
A: About one cup per person.
Q: How much gravy should you make?
A: At least 1/2 cup per person.
Here's a chart of how long to cook your bird, according to size. Oh, look! One 3 times as big (30 pounds compared to 10 pounds) only takes another 1 to 2 hours to cook!
Net Weight (lbs.) | Unstuffed (hours) | Stuffed (hours)
10 to 18 3 to 3-1/2 3-3/4 to 4-1/2
18 to 22 3-1/2 to 4 4-1/2 to 5
22 to 24 4 to 4-1/2 5 to 5-1/2
24 to 30 4-1/2 to 5 5-1/2 to 6-1/4
2007-12-06 02:12:00 · answer #1 · answered by ற¢ԲèişŦվ 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I bought a 13 lb turkey for Thanksgiving and it fed about 10 people and we did have some left over to make a casserole....so I would suggest getting a turkey that weighs anywhere from 16 lb to about a 20 lb turkey...
it is better to get a bigger turkey and have left overs than to get a smaller turkey and not have enough..
2007-12-06 01:59:35 · answer #2 · answered by law4me01 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
One you have decided on the type of turkey you want to buy,you can figure on 1 pound of turkey per person. If the turkey is prestuffed, allow 1-1/4 pounds per person. This will provide generous servings with enough left over for second day dishes.
2016-04-07 21:29:25 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cook two 12-14 lb. turkeys. Meat will be juicier and tenderer than some massive toddler-sized bird.
2007-12-06 01:56:51 · answer #4 · answered by Sugar Pie 7 · 7⤊ 0⤋
There are many healthy fruits and vegetables. Fresh vegetables like broccoli and green spinach contain calcium and are packed with fiber.
2017-02-18 10:01:07 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I read not long ago that it is best to buy two turkeys instead of one for large get together.
Check with your local meat market. Many will do the roasting for you.
2007-12-06 02:00:37 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
tOTALLY AGREE THAT YOU SHOULD GET TWO 10-12 POUNDERS AND PREPARE THEM WELL MUCH JUICER THAT A N ARTIFICIALLY STEROID FED 24 POUNDER AND WILL FIT IN THE OVEN.
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2007-12-06 02:16:18 · answer #7 · answered by celtic 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with previous responders - buy two smaller turkeys 12-14 pounds - for the same reasons.
Also - can you imagine how long it would take to cook one giant bird?!?!?
2007-12-06 02:03:10 · answer #8 · answered by Tracy 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Allow about 1 lb. per person.
2007-12-06 02:05:41 · answer #9 · answered by TatersPop 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I like leftovers, but a 12-14 lber should work.
2007-12-06 02:01:23 · answer #10 · answered by Special K 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋