What is a good size turkey for 8 people?
For turkeys smaller than 16 pounds, estimate 1 pound per serving (this accounts for bone weight). For larger birds, a bit less is fine; they have a higher meat-to-bone ratio. But if your goal is to have ample leftovers, aim for 1½ pounds per person whatever the turkey’s size. For 8 people, buy a 12-pound turkey.
What size turkey do I need for 8/10 people?
How to Figure Out How Much Turkey Per Person
| Number of Guests | Turkey Weight |
|---|---|
| 6 | 8lbs |
| 8 | 10lbs |
| 10 | 13lbs |
| 12 | 15lbs |
How many pounds of turkey breast per person?
Uncooked turkey breast (bone-in): Think of about 1.25 (one and 1/4 pounds) per person. Uncooked turkey breast (boneless): Think of about 0.75 pounds (3/4 of a pound) per person. Note – these are guidelines only. Always use a meat thermometer to ensure your turkey is cooked through.
How big of a Turkey should I get for 10 people?
You know you can freeze cooked turkey and have it a month later with stove top dressing and gravy. I usually figure 1 lb per guest, so I’d go with a 12-13 pound bird…have to take in to concideration the waste and bones. Happy Thanksgiving! 8 oz per person but you always want some leftovers so err on getting more instead of less.
How big is a whole boneless turkey breast?
For a boneless turkey breast, get ½ pound per person. Feeding an army? Rather than buying the biggest bird you can find (which can be tricky to cook evenly while retaining moisture), get two smaller turkeys or one whole turkey and one breast.
What should I do with a turkey breast?
Breast dries easily so I would rub in olive oil and bake skin up. I have been successful at poking with a fork and poaching in chicken broth to re- introduce moisture.
Uncooked turkey breast (bone-in): Think of about 1.25 (one and 1/4 pounds) per person. Uncooked turkey breast (boneless): Think of about 0.75 pounds (3/4 of a pound) per person. Note – these are guidelines only. Always use a meat thermometer to ensure your turkey is cooked through.
For a boneless turkey breast, get ½ pound per person. Feeding an army? Rather than buying the biggest bird you can find (which can be tricky to cook evenly while retaining moisture), get two smaller turkeys or one whole turkey and one breast.
You know you can freeze cooked turkey and have it a month later with stove top dressing and gravy. I usually figure 1 lb per guest, so I’d go with a 12-13 pound bird…have to take in to concideration the waste and bones. Happy Thanksgiving! 8 oz per person but you always want some leftovers so err on getting more instead of less.
How to calculate the size of a Turkey?
The first step to the perfect holiday feast is knowing what size turkey you need. With a few simple calculations you can be assured you’ll have enough food to go around. Use the whole bird calculator below to figure out what size turkey you should buy, along with cooking and thawing times.
