A Guide to Thanksgiving Turkey - Serving Size, Thawing, and Roasting

As Thanksgiving approaches and you begin toTurkey Thawing Guide
prepare for your Thanksgiving turkey dinner you mayRefrigerator thawing is the recommended method
be having questions about how much turkey youfor thawing turkey. It used to be comon practice to
need per person. Or how long does it take to thaw athaw turkey in the sink with cold water. The problem
frozen turkey? Finally is the all important how long dowith this method is that bacteria can grow on the
I need to roast my turkey. Here are three guides toturkey while it is thawing. This is the reason that
follow to help you achieve your perfect Thanksgivingrefigerator thawing is recommended.
turkey.6 to 8lbs. = 1 to 1 ¾ days
Turkey Serving Guide - How much turkey to serve8 to 12lbs. = 1 to 2 days
per person12 to 16lbs. = 2 to 3 days
When planning your Thanksgiving turkey dinner it can16 to 20lbs. = 3 to 4 days
be overwhelming wondering how much to serve perBone and breast = 1 to 2 days
person. You will want to have enough for eachBoneless breast roll = 1 ½ to 2 days
person to have at least two servings and enough forTurkey Roasting Guide
turkey leftovers.Pre-heated 325° oven.
Up to 12lbs. = 1lb. per person6 to 8lbs. = 2 ¼ to 3 ¼ hours
Over 12lbs. = 3/4lb. per person8 to 12lbs. = 3 to 4 hours
Bone in breast = 1/2lb. per person12 to 16lbs. = 3 ½ to 4 ½ hours
Boneless breast or role = 1/3lb. per person16 to 20lbs.