How much does a 13 lb turkey feed?

How much does a 13 lb turkey feed?

For turkeys smaller than 16 pounds, estimate 1 pound per serving (this accounts for bone weight). For larger birds, a bit less is fine; they have a higher meat-to-bone ratio. But if your goal is to have ample leftovers, aim for 1½ pounds per person whatever the turkey’s size. For 8 people, buy a 12-pound turkey.

How much meat do you get from a whole turkey?

Uncooked whole unstuffed turkey Think of about two pounds of the entire turkey per person for a small gathering (4 to 8 people), and about 1.5 pounds of the entire, larger turkey per person for a larger group (10 to 16). Remember: The larger the bird, the higher the meat-to-bone ratio.

When should I buy my Thanksgiving turkey?

Buy your turkey early If you’re buying a frozen turkey, make sure you purchase it with enough time to thaw it properly: One day for every four pounds. Buying early ensures you’ll be able to brine the turkey, but be careful with fresh turkeys. After purchasing them, they can only be stored up to two days in the fridge.

How much weight does a turkey lose after cooking?

Here’s a rule of thumb to translate from raw to cooked portions of meats and poultry. Dubost suggests that for meats, it’s reasonable to estimate you’ll lose about a quarter of the weight in cooking. So four ounces of raw meat with no bones will serve up roughly three ounces cooked.

Is a Butterball turkey better?

Butterball turkeys are of the highest quality product and will be sure to impress your guests. We pre-brine directly in the breast meat ensuring you can take the turkey from the packaging to your pan without a lot of additional preparation before cooking and enjoy the most tender and juicy turkey possible.

What size turkey is best?

When choosing a turkey to serve on Thanksgiving, figure 1 1/2 pounds per person. If you are serving 10 people on Thanksgiving, choose a bird that is 15 to 20 pounds. Smaller birds that weigh less than 12 pounds have a smaller meat-to-bone ratio, so figure two pounds per person.

Is Steak weighed before or after cooking?

The best way to get the most accurate and consistent food measurement is to weigh and log foods before cooking. That’s because the nutrition facts panels give us details for food in its packaged state.

Should I weight food before or after cooking?

While some prefer to weigh out their food once all cooking is over for convenience’s sake, putting in the extra hard yards to pre-weigh your ingredients will ensure that what you’re entering is ACCURATE. Raw ingredients have not been affected by cooking methods or a loss or gain in the volume of liquid present.

How much meat did I get from a Turkey?

I got 4 pounds, 5 oz. of breast meat and 3 lbs, 13 oz of dark meat (not completely dark, some of this was off the back, the wings, etc.) So, the final tally: 8 lbs., 2 oz. cooked meat.

How much does a pound of Turkey cost?

21.67*.49=$10.62 /8.125 lbs = which boils down to $1.31 per pound. Always good to have a comparison. That way I’ll know a good price when I see it.

How many people can you feed with a 16 pound turkey?

We tell you how much turkey you need to feed 8, 13, or 60 people. A 16-pound bird should feed everyone, plus supply plenty of leftovers for sandwiches, soup, or a casserole.

How big should a 20lb Turkey be per person?

We recommend serving 1.5 lbs per person to ensure generous portions and leftovers. Preparing a 20lb turkey for your 13 guests will provide perfect portions and some delicious leftovers!