6 adults, 2 kids.... what size turkey are you buying? - The DIS Discussion Forums

Papa Deuce · 11-18-2009, 12:37 AM

I'm still buying a 20 pounder!

You figure waste takes some.... people will eat 4 - 12 ounces depending on appetites. We love leftovers...... 20 pounds oughtta do it....

shortbun · 11-18-2009, 04:36 AM

We always get a big one for leftovers. I'd rather eat a cold turkey sandwich on white bread with Hellmans than a piece of warm turkey at Thanksgiving dinner.

golfgal · 11-18-2009, 06:15 AM

I would probably do the same, or get 2 smaller turkeys since they tend to be more tender and juicy than the bigger birds. We like Thanksgiving leftovers so we always make a lot.

If you don't have the oven space for 2 birds you could grill one or fry one or put the second bird in the oven when you take the first out and let that cook while you are eating-then it will be fresh and warm for leftovers later in the evening.

Ohiodislover · 11-18-2009, 06:26 AM

We have 3 adults, and 2 kids. I'm buying an 17 lb deep-fried turkey from a caterer, and still roasting a smaller one.

I always fix too much, but I LOVE the leftovers.

The Mystery Machine · 11-18-2009, 07:29 AM

I have a 21lber in my freezer. Not sure when I will make it. I am not cooking T. dinner this yr so planning on making it sometime over Christmas break.

I am thinking of buying some meal trays and making up my own "frozen turkey dinners". We will see.

java · 11-18-2009, 07:33 AM

hmm I'm rethinking now.

We are going to be 3 adults and 4 kids. I was going to just do a breast. (as I wanted to hit the parade.) along with a ham.

But now I am thinking the leftovers would be nice. And I get a free one.

11-18-2009, 12:37 AM	#1
Papa Deuce BBQ loving, fantasy football playin,' DJ. Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Too Close to work....west of Philly. Posts: 17,809	6 adults, 2 kids.... what size turkey are you buying? I'm still buying a 20 pounder! You figure waste takes some.... people will eat 4 - 12 ounces depending on appetites. We love leftovers...... 20 pounds oughtta do it.... __________________ For the rest of my life I have one goal: to be a great role model for my daughters.

11-18-2009, 04:36 AM	#2
shortbun Peacenik Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: The Heart of It All! Posts: 11,160	We always get a big one for leftovers. I'd rather eat a cold turkey sandwich on white bread with Hellmans than a piece of warm turkey at Thanksgiving dinner. __________________ Keep the Faith!! Peace and Love!!! USE IT UP, WEAR IT OUT, MAKE IT DO OR DO WITHOUT. IF YOUR UPKEEP EXCEEDS YOUR INCOME THEN YOUR OUTGO WILL BE YOUR DOWNFALL.

11-18-2009, 06:15 AM	#3
golfgal DIS Cast Member When did vacuums become a status symbol??? Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Minnesota Posts: 18,533	I would probably do the same, or get 2 smaller turkeys since they tend to be more tender and juicy than the bigger birds. We like Thanksgiving leftovers so we always make a lot. If you don't have the oven space for 2 birds you could grill one or fry one or put the second bird in the oven when you take the first out and let that cook while you are eating-then it will be fresh and warm for leftovers later in the evening. __________________ First trip to Disney May 29-June 4, 2005 AKL DH ME DS17 DD14 DS14

11-18-2009, 07:29 AM	#5
The Mystery Machine Grease can't be good Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: In Missouri somewhere Posts: 29,653	I have a 21lber in my freezer. Not sure when I will make it. I am not cooking T. dinner this yr so planning on making it sometime over Christmas break. I am thinking of buying some meal trays and making up my own "frozen turkey dinners". We will see. __________________

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11-18-2009, 06:26 AM	#4
Ohiodislover DIS Veteran Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 2,389	We have 3 adults, and 2 kids. I'm buying an 17 lb deep-fried turkey from a caterer, and still roasting a smaller one. I always fix too much, but I LOVE the leftovers.

11-18-2009, 07:33 AM	#6
java I am embracing the Turkey Butt We have the mentally insane lab and the incredibly flatulent Bulldog I'm the mean wife Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 14,427	hmm I'm rethinking now. We are going to be 3 adults and 4 kids. I was going to just do a breast. (as I wanted to hit the parade.) along with a ham. But now I am thinking the leftovers would be nice. And I get a free one.

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