Turkey question

[mla2177]

How many pound turkey for 5 adults and one toddler???? I do like a little turkey left overs.

 

[Tazicket]

Found this on a Thanksgiving Turkey guide website:

Turkey Serving Guide - How much turkey to serve per person

When planning your Thanksgiving turkey dinner it can be overwhelming wondering how much to serve per person. You will want to have enough for each person to have at least two servings and enough for turkey leftovers.

Up to 12lbs. = 1lb. per person
Over 12lbs. = 3/4lb. per person
Bone in breast = 1/2lb. per person
Boneless breast or role = 1/3lb. per person

Hope this helps!

 

[mla2177]

Yes, thanks!!!!

 

[froglady]

And don't forget to factor in safe thawing time if you buy a frozen one. Under 10 lbs, at least 2 days in the refrigerator; over 10 pounds, 3 days or more, depending on the size.

I remember the year I travelled to my SIL for Christmas, and arrived on the 23rd. When I went to put my blue ice in the freezer, there sat her 22 lb turkey! Needless to say, we spent hours trading off the cold water quick thaw so it would be ready to cook on time.

 

[It's A Happy Day]

How many pound turkey for 5 adults and one toddler???? I do like a little turkey left overs.

In my family it has to be approx 15-20lbs. We usually eat a big traditional dinner around 1-2:00 PM and then have sandwiches later in the evening. Big holidays - Christmas, Thanksgiving, Easter tend to be big all day long holidays in our family so we cook big in the morning and have enough leftovers for anyone stopping by to be able to have a sandwich IF their hungry and enough leftovers for the next day or 2 if your not sick of turkey by then. Any turkey leftovers after that I make a pot pie and freeze it for dinner sometime during the winter when I'm in a rush.