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

As Thanksgiving approaches and you begin to prepare for your Thanksgiving turkey dinner you may be having questions about how much turkey you need per person. Or how long does it take to thaw a frozen turkey? Finally is the all important how long do I need to roast my turkey. Here are three guides to follow to help you achieve your perfect Thanksgiving turkey. Turkey Serving Guide - How much turkey to serve per person When planning your Thanksgiving turkey dinner it can be overwhelming wondering how much to serve per person. You will want to have enough for each person to have at least two servings and enough for turkey leftovers. Up to 12lbs. = 1lb. per person Over 12lbs. = 3/4lb. per person Bone in breast = 1/2lb. per person Boneless breast or role = 1/3lb. per person Turkey Thawing Guide Refrigerator thawing is the recommended method for thawing turkey. It used to be comon practice to thaw turkey in the sink with cold water. The problem with this method is that bacteria can grow on the turkey while it is thawing. This is the reason that refigerator thawing is recommended. 6 to 8lbs. = 1 to 1