There are going to be 8 of us for dinner on Christmas Day and i havent got a clue what size turkey im going to need :eek:
Anyone know what sort of size turkey would work with enough left for sandwiches the next day?
Regards,
Lee
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There are going to be 8 of us for dinner on Christmas Day and i havent got a clue what size turkey im going to need :eek:
Anyone know what sort of size turkey would work with enough left for sandwiches the next day?
Regards,
Lee
I thought a pound a person was a good guideline, but if you want leftovers, go 2 pounds each.
I make the biggest turkey that will fit in the oven. It takes just as much work to prepare a 16 pound turkey as a 6 pound bird. Just get the fresh one and not one that is frozen! Then we have leftovers for several days.
agreed! , 2pnds. per person , a turkey between 16 - 18 pnds. gives you the most meat. ( interpreted: larger birds have larger cavities creating the outward illusion you are getting more meat. )
jim
My mom's article on Holiday turkey dinners says:
" The "rule" stated by some authorities is three-quarters to one pound of turkey per serving "
However she goes on to explain why that is typically not the best way to go. Everything you want to know of cooking a turkey, plus everything else needed for a dinner, is here
http://www.texascooking.com/features...urkey&most.htm
It's worth bookmarking.
Steve
I think my mom generally does about a 20-25 pound bird for 12 people. But she usually cooks a ham, too. I would think 18-20 pounds would do you, Lee. I wouldn't necessarily go by the one pound per person rule. A larger bird will make sure you have lots of white and dark meat to handle everyone's preferences.
Michael
I agree.
Leftovers are just as important as the main meal. Nothing beats a turkey sandwich!
I just had 8 people over for thanksgiving and I cooked a 19 pounder and it was almost perfect. We did have small amount little left over.
First thing to determin ...
How big is your oven?
My Sisiter bought one that didn't fit in hers.
It was a HOOT watching her return it.
But for Christmas here, I do a standing rib roast.
what time is dinner ...???Quote:
Originally Posted by Madame0120
Dinner will be at 5PM - and to keep my Father's tradition alive - we will sit around and whine how hungry we are for 2 hours, while the cook drinks too much scotch.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bec