A 1.75-2.0 pound boneless turkey breast should be cooked for about 40 minutes. Turkey should be cooked at a temperature of 325 degrees.
how many pounds bone in turkey breast will serve thirteen people
It is said that about 40% is edible. This does include the crispy skin.
a pound a person is generous or 1/2 lb if you're on a budget.
I just read on this site that the rule of thumb is 2 persons less than the number of pounds of turkey. As an example a 14 lb Turkey should feed 12 people. To verify this answer enter the question: How many people will a 15 lb turkey feed. GMac
When serving boneless turkey breast, a general guideline is to allocate about 0.5 to 0.75 pounds per person. This accounts for cooking shrinkage and allows for some leftovers. For example, for a gathering of 10 people, you would typically prepare 5 to 7.5 pounds of boneless turkey breast. Adjustments can be made based on the appetites of your guests and whether other substantial dishes are being served.
Really depends on how you are cooking it. Roasting a whole turkey or chicken that size would take 3-4 hours. Boiling, about 2 hours because boiling transfers heat much more efficiently. 165F all the way through is what you should be aiming for.
Herbal Turkey Breast was created in 1996.
A 6.5 pound turkey will feed 6 adults. The rule with turkey, is there should be 1 lb. of turkey for every adult.
A 7.5 pound turkey breast is not enough to feed 11 people. An 11 pound turkey would be enough to feed 11 adults.
90 minutes - but check with a skewer or knife that the juices run clear. If not - put it back in the oven for another 10 minutes.
Depends on the size. If its about 25 lbs you need 2 turkeys.
For 7 people who only eat white meat, you should aim for about 1.5 pounds of turkey per person. Therefore, a turkey weighing around 10.5 to 11 pounds should be sufficient. This size will provide enough white meat while accounting for any cooking shrinkage and leftovers.