Typically, it is recommended to prepare about 1 to 1.5 pounds of turkey per person for Thanksgiving dinner.
To determine how long it would take for a person in the United States to eat 1,120 pounds of turkey, we first need to consider the average turkey consumption per person. As of recent statistics, the average American consumes about 16 pounds of turkey annually. Dividing 1,120 pounds by 16 pounds per year results in approximately 70 years for a person to eat that amount of turkey.
It was about 17.6 pounds per person
A good rule of thumb is to plan for about 1 to 1.5 pounds of turkey per person for Thanksgiving.
When preparing a meal, plan for about 1 to 1.5 pounds of boneless turkey per person.
Plan for about 1 to 1.5 pounds of turkey per person to ensure there are enough leftovers.
Israel has the highest turkey consumption of any nation in the world, with about 28 pounds, or 13 kilograms of turkey consumed per person per year.
For 6 adults, you should plan to buy about 1.5 pounds of turkey per person, so a total of around 9 pounds of turkey.
The average person in the United States eats about 16 pounds of turkey per year. This number tends to increase during the holiday season, with Thanksgiving being a popular time for turkey consumption.
typically 1/2 pound per person,so for eight adults 4 pounds should be sufficiant.
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.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the typical American consumed 13.4 pounds (6.1 kilograms) of turkey in 2004. In that same year, the typical American ate 4.7 pounds (2.1 kilograms) of sweet potatoes.