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judy_r8
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judy_r8 asked in Food & DrinkCooking & Recipes · 1 decade ago

I'm making Thanksgiving dinner on Monday for 12 people. How big a turkey do i need to buy?

8 adults, 4 kids

Update:

I'm in Canada, we have Thanksgiving this weekend and Remembrance day in November.

Update 2:

Little geography lesson here, American kiddies. Canada is North of the United states, and our growing season is shorter. We've already had frost, and yesterday, we had snow where I live.Yes, its early, but not unusual. Harvests are in, and its the time to celebrate. By the middle of November, when you people have yours we could well be hip deep in snow drifts.

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  • LCG
    Lv 4
    1 decade ago
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    The rule of thumb is: if you're using a whole turkey, one pound of turkey per person. That accounts for innards, bones, and just the right amount of leftovers.

  • belmyst
    Lv 5
    1 decade ago

    18lb turkey should feed 8 adults & 4 kids comfortably. I always cook up about 12-15 chicken drumsticks the day before, just in case I need to top up :-)

  • maryfynn
    1 decade ago

    You can buy a 12lb turkey,if your worried about not having enough,cook some families favorite parts on the side for ex:legs,thighs etc.

  • tinar92
    1 decade ago

    At least a 22lb turkey. You want to make sure you have enough for leftovers. Have fun!

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  • mardaw
    1 decade ago

    A 15 lb. turkey should do.

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  • whaaatthe
    1 decade ago

    20-24 lb turkey should do it. wow.. having an EARLY thanksgiving! lol... have fun!!

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    Get the jumbo.

  • babygirl_lovey
    1 decade ago

    isn't it early for thanksgiving?

  • territheterribleliar
    Lv 4
    1 decade ago

    thanks giving is next month, but for your get together about 22 pounds should do you good.

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