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HOW MUCH TURKEY SHOULD YOU BUY ?Â
One of the hardest little things about Thanksgiving is knowing how big the turkey should be. Get too little, and everyone's disappointed. Get too much, and it's a waste. Here's how to know:
If you're big on leftovers, then go a little bigger. Turkey sandwiches are delicious.
The golden rule is 1 pound per person but that could feel like too little, and 1 1/2 pounds for each guest might be overdoing it, 1 1/4 pounds of turkey per mouth is a perfect balance. Here's a quick breakdown.
4 people - 5 lbs
6 people - 8 lbs
8 people - 10 lbs
10 people - 13 lbs