What size turkey?

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There's going to be 5 of us for xmas day, 4 adults and a child. Only I've no real idea what size turkey I should be ordering.

We'll all eat a fair bit on the day, plus it's always nice to have coldcuts and enough for a pie after Boxing Day.

What size bird are you guys going for?
 
10-12 lbs would be about right I think - I cooked one towards the upper end (think it was about 11.5) and between 6 of us there was plenty left over.

Also as a benefit most online recipes use a bird this size so you don't need to modify times or anything :p
 
I ordered one (you have to as they don't have them round here) and I've just been told they got me a 3.85kg bird rather than a 5kg one I ordered. There are 8 adults!! Although it's not the only meat we're having, it's bloody ridiculous!
 
I'd love to do goose one xmas.

The wife's just been to the butchers & the smallest he does is around the 4.5kg/10lb mark, which should do the job nicely.
 
You could probably do 8 if you aren't big eaters, assuming you can get 8lb turkeys (never bought one less than 10lbs myself)

10 would be a safe bet, can't beat cold turkey, I never get tired of it! :D
 
Unless you really want the giant bird presentation I'd probably spatchcock and cook 2 x 10lb turkeys instead - much more manageable!

If you had to go with one turkey say 14-16lbs? Normally budget around a pound per person to include leftovers but I'm assuming all 12 people won't be around for leftovers so you don't need a giant beast bird. :p
 
Having various meat this year but generally we used to get a turkey crown for about £11 from asda or somit. Did enough for about 4 adults. Hot the crown cos most didn't like legs or wings just the breast parts. So saved on waste.
 
Rich_L said:
Unless you really want the giant bird presentation I'd probably spatchcock and cook 2 x 10lb turkeys instead - much more manageable!

If you had to go with one turkey say 14-16lbs? Normally budget around a pound per person to include leftovers but I'm assuming all 12 people won't be around for leftovers so you don't need a giant beast bird. :p
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Thanks for the advice. Was thinking 2 but oven space will be limited.. Might get the In laws to do one before coming over.
 
SkeeterUK said:
Having various meat this year but generally we used to get a turkey crown for about £11 from asda or somit. Did enough for about 4 adults. Hot the crown cos most didn't like legs or wings just the breast parts. So saved on waste.
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Madness the legs and wings are the best bits! Me and my dad end up fighting over them and leave everyone else to the boring breast meat.
 
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