How much Turley?

wannabebackinTexas · November 2009

I've used Max's method for several years with GREAT success. This year I'm going to have a few more people at the table and won't know the exact count until next week, and would like to buy my turkey earlier than next week. About how many pounds (or fractions there of) per person should one plan on for purchasing
the turkey? Thanks!

Good eggin'
-paul

YB · November 2009

Hope this helps.
Larry

10 - 14 lbs - feeds 6 to 8 people
16 - 20 lbs - feeds 9 to 12 people
20 - 24 lbs - feeds 13 to 16 people
24 - 28 lbs - feeds 17 to 19 people

Richard Fl · November 2009

Cook the largest that will fit the BGE.
Leftovers are always great.

emilluca · November 2009

1.5 pounds per person

wannabebackinTexas · November 2009

Thanks guys! You are all always a great help. Have a Happy Thanksgiving.

Good egg'n-

-paul

Celtic Wolf · November 2009

Man you really like left overs don't you??

Celtic Wolf · November 2009

The standard is 1 pound per person with a 12-14 pound bird. 3/4 pound per person on birds over 14 pounds. Course his does assume that you will have a good ratio of dark to white meat eaters. Larger birds have more dark meat.

Personally I like fresh birds in the 14 pound range. If I need to I cook more than one. Cooked 5 yesterday and the biggest was 15.58 pounds.

emilluca · November 2009

Yep it is good....
E

Doug in Eggmonton · November 2009

And there is the advantage to multiple eggs. An option us peasants do not have :pinch:

Doug

Mr. & Mrs Potatohead · November 2009

I like left-overs too

!!! So the more the better in my mind.
But for the record, “Food for Fifty” (my go to source when I’m cooking big) says 1 lb. / person.

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