It’s like choosing the wrong size of underwear when purchasing a turkey for Thanksgiving dinner. If it’s too small, you feel awkwardly desperate, but if it’s too big, you feel like you’re swimming in it, so stay with us here. We’ve developed a foolproof equation to determine how much turkey you’ll need based on the number of people you’re serving in order to avoid either situation.
We also created this simple-to-read chart because nobody wants to scroll through numerous lengthy articles while doing their grocery shopping:
Here at Delish we believe in hitting the sweet spot. While 1 pound of turkey per person might seem inadequate and 1 1/2 pounds might be excessive, 1 1/4 pounds of turkey per mouth strikes the ideal balance.
At that rate, 20+ pounds of turkey would be needed to feed a large group of 15 or more people. Consider cooking two smaller birds instead of trying to fit a 25-pound monster in your oven. We also advise cooking a few bone-in breasts to achieve the ideal quantity of turkey for your group if cooking multiple turkeys seems like a lot of work, which it kind of is.
We advise taking a few cranberry sauce or holiday pie Jell-O shots as a celebration once you’ve found your perfect-sized turkey. Your journey to the most memorable Thanksgiving meal ever has begun. Now get cookin!.
In the end, if you do have extra, here are some inventive (and delectable) uses for your leftover turkey. Try making an easy turkey noodle soup or Thanksgiving sandwich if you’re tired of all the cooking. We also enjoyed a good pot pie or hearty casserole.
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Next, Choose a Great Turkey Recipe
Its time to think about turkey prep. There are numerous ways to season a turkey, but for a start, here are two straightforward recipes:
Once youve chosen the perfect turkey recipe, make sure you know how to prepare it! This handy guide tells you exactly
How to Figure Out How Much Turkey Per Person
–Number of Guests – |
Turkey Weight– |
| 4 | 5lbs |
| 6 | 8lbs |
| 8 | 10lbs |
| 10 | 13lbs |
| 12 | 15lbs |
| 15 | 20lbs |
| 20 | 25lbs |
| 25 | 32lbs |
When calculating your turkey, simply round down if there will be a lot of children. However, the rolls and Thanksgiving side dishes are typically preferred by children.
Editors’ Tip: If your family is large, try dividing the number of turkeys you plan to buy by two and purchasing smaller birds. This will allow them to cook faster and more evenly.
Uncooked turkey breast (bone-in)
Think of about 1.25 (one and 1/4 pounds) per person.
FAQ
How many will a 9 lb turkey breast feed?
4 to 6 people = 4- to 9-lb. (If you can’t find a turkey that size, get a slightly larger bird so there are more leftovers.) ).
How many will a 5 lb turkey breast feed?
LITTLE BIRD Prepare a bone-in turkey breast if you’re not feeding a large party. A 5- to 7-pound breast feeds about 4.
How many will a 3 lb turkey breast feed?
Breasts that are bone-in and skin-on, as we do for this technique, are advised. One (three-pound) half-breast will feed two to four people. Six to eight people can be fed from a whole (six to seven-pound) turkey breast (two breasts still connected at the breast bone). This method will work for either amount of meat.
How many will a 10 lb turkey breast feed?
Generally speaking, an 8-10 pound, 2-3 inch thick boneless turkey breast will serve about 10 people. It will take the meat about 2 1/2 hours to cook to an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit if cooked at 325 degrees in an oven.
