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How much turkey do I need for 10 people for Thanksgiving?

How much turkey do I need for 10 people for Thanksgiving?

For 10 people, buy a 15-pound turkey.

How big of a turkey for a family of 4?

Think of about two pounds of the entire turkey per person for a small gathering (4 to 8 people), and about 1.5 pounds of the entire, larger turkey per person for a larger group (10 to 16). Remember: The larger the bird, the higher the meat-to-bone ratio.

How big of a turkey should I get?

While 1 pound per person could feel like too little, and 1 1/2 pounds for each guest might be over-doing it, 1 1/4 pounds of turkey per mouth is the perfect balance. At that rate, feeding a large party of fifteen or more people will require 20+ pounds of turkey.

How big of a Turkey do you need for fifteen people?

Here at Delish we believe in hitting it right in the sweet spot. While 1 pound per person could feel like too little, and 1 1/2 pounds for each guest might be over-doing it, 1 1/14 pounds of turkey per mouth is the perfect balance. At that rate, feeding a large party of fifteen or more people will require 20+ pounds of turkey.

How big of a Turkey should I buy for Thanksgiving?

When purchasing a turkey for the big day, think 1 1/2 pounds per guest. Once the turkey has been carved, this will ensure that there will be plenty of meat at the table — and with leftovers to spare.

How many pounds of Turkey do you need for appetizer?

With turkey and all the fixins yet to come, there’s no need to ladle more than 1 cup of soup into each guest’s bowl as an appetizer. When purchasing a turkey for the big day, think 1 1/2 pounds per guest. Once the turkey has been carved, this will ensure that there will be plenty of meat at the table — and with leftovers to spare.

How big of a Turkey do you need to feed an army?

Quick rule of thumb to get you started: If you’re buying a whole turkey, plan on 1 pound (uncooked) per person. For a boneless turkey breast, get ½ pound per person. Feeding an army?