Planning a Thanksgiving dinner is a big task for any chef and there’s always a question of how big of a turkey do you need for the big day’s dinner. According to Guilty Eats, you need to plan for 1.25 pounds of turkey for every person eating. If that number doesn’t turn out to be a whole number, just round up the weight to make sure there’s enough to go around.
That simple equation means that you need a 5 pound turkey for 4 people, a 10 pounder for 8 people and so on. There’s actually a calculator from Taste of Home to make things easier. Since you wouldn’t want to shortchange your guests, use these tips to purchase the correct size of turkey and enjoy a great Thanksgiving meal.
Source: Guilty Eats