I usually plan at least 1 pound per person, and that assures enough leftovers. At Christmas I have gotten the largest turkey I could find, about 30-35 lbs, and served 14-16 people. I still made a very hearty turkey soup and had leftovers for turkey hash the next night as well as turkey Sandwiches for those who wanted them. So, in your case, if you want some leftovers, I'd plan at least a 12-15 pound turkey. The larger the turkey the more it will feed because relatively, the bones play less part in the weight. For example, my 30 lb Christmas turkey would realistically have fed, at one sitting, about 20-24 people.
The cost of a turkey can vary greatly depending on the time of the year, as turkeys are usually cheaper to buy in November in December, than in July and August. It also depends on the type of turkey, because free-range turkeys are usually more expensive than other options.
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A 12-pound turkey weighs 5.44 kilograms. An 11 pound turkey weighs about 5 kilograms even.
What size bird should I buy?It depends on how many people you will be serving, and how big a bird your oven can hold. A larger turkey is more efficient at producing meat. For instance, turkeys weighing less than 12 pounds will serve 1 person for each pound of weight. A 10-pound bird will serve 10 people. But a turkey weighing more than 12 pounds will feed 1 guest for each 3/4 pound of turkey weight. So, if you're having 20 guests, you'll only need a 15-pound bird.
It will depend on the size of the portions you wish to serve but around 12 slices.
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Certainly, if your oven is big enough. The ham might be ready to come out before the turkey. Check on it when you baste the turkey.
A 5.5 kg turkey should feed about 12 people. A 5.5 kg turkey weight about 12 pounds, and there should be a pound per person.
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A pound troy is 12 ounces; an avoirdupois pound is 16 ounces. 200x16/12=3200/12=266.66.
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If you are deep frying a whole turkey you should not go over 12 or 13 lb. because it takes 3 1/2 minutes per pound and cooking a heavier bird will result in it being overcooked or blackend on the outside before the bird is done on the inside
An 18-pound turkey will feed quite a few people. 18 pounds should feed about 12 people, with other side dishes being served.
It would take about five hours to cook a 13 pound turkey on normal setting. However if there is time it is worth cooking the turkey on a far lower setting such as gas mark 2 and doing it fr 12 hours to get a more succulent bird.