What Size Thanksgiving Turkey
Should You Buy
When I buy a turkey for Thanksgiving or Christmas, I want to make sure I have plenty left over afterwards. So I always buy a larger bird than I know I will need for
the main dinner. Bear in mind that the following weights are for uncooked turkeys and make the appropriate allowances depending on your goals.
- Make a list of the number of people you will be serving. Remember that children eat smaller portions than adults and that a large group of adult males can consume
quite a lot of food, and even come back for more. You might also have vegetarians or vegans attending, so allow for that too.
- To have some moderate leftovers, figure on having enough for 1 pound of unstuffed turkey per person. If you want more leftovers, allow 1.3 pounds per person and you
should be safe.
- If you're just buying a turkey breast, allow 3/4 pounds per person. For boneless turkey breast, allow 1/2 pound per guest.
- Allow about 1-1/4 pounds per guest if you're buying a pre-stuffed, frozen turkey.
- Turkeys come as small as a few pounds and as large as 40 pounds, though you should find the majority available at the grocery store range around 10-15 pounds.
The large the bird is, the higher proportion of meat to bone.
- Larger birds allow you the flexibility of freezing cooked parts to use at a later date.
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