How big of a turkey should I buy?
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hope75
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Posted 8:52 am, 11/23/2010
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I may have gotten carried away. I got a 22 pound turkey...and there will probably only be 4 adults :) Maybe 5 at the most. I hope I got enough ;)
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hipower
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Posted 8:16 pm, 11/22/2010
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More turkey the better! Seriously, I'd say 1simpleman is right....a 15 lb bird will probably suffice, I cooked for a crowd a couple years ago, roasted one and deep-fried one 15 lb-ers(+or-), and we had plenty for about 35. Have fun!
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whitehawk
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Posted 8:07 pm, 11/22/2010
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Well, we elected the biggest turkey in the world as our last president and am sure that he would take your whole dinner and leave you with nothing more than the pinfeathers!
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Candystripe
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Posted 7:53 pm, 11/22/2010
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My husband is about 195 pounds, I think he is turkey enough! 
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smalltownman
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Posted 7:39 pm, 11/22/2010
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I alwaysgo with 20-25 pounds, plenty left to freeze to use later on.
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charmedones3
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Posted 1:48 pm, 11/22/2010
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LOL My husband said he wanted enough left overs for turkey pie, sandwiches, salads So I fixed that I went and got a 22 lbs. He's gonna have turkey coming out his ears. I really don't like it myself I would much rather have a ham.
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pgnwmn
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Posted 1:43 pm, 11/22/2010
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Nope, I cooked a 20 pounder Sat, and it was done perfectly in about 4 hours! Granted I did not stuff it, but it really didn't take that long.
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hope75
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Posted 1:41 pm, 11/22/2010
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I was kind of thinking 20 pounds, but I wasn't sure if that was TOTAL overkill :) I'm going to be cooking this thing for DAYS!
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pgnwmn
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Posted 1:40 pm, 11/22/2010
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That was supposed to say 18-20 pound range....LOL! 
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pgnwmn
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Posted 1:39 pm, 11/22/2010
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If I were you, I would go for the 18-2- pound range...this is one instance where more is always better!
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google
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Posted 1:12 pm, 11/22/2010
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1simpleman
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Posted 12:52 pm, 11/22/2010
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that way i can get a snack from yer leftovers right
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grannynanny
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Posted 12:52 pm, 11/22/2010
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My guess is 2 lbs per person.
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1simpleman
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Posted 12:51 pm, 11/22/2010
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id go for around a 15 lb bird for that many people
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hope75
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Posted 12:51 pm, 11/22/2010
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Why didn't I think of that ?? Heehee...
I look it up every year and I THINK I'm buying a big enough turkey, but it never ends up actually being enough for leftovers. Someone with experience in these matters?? Anyone??
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1simpleman
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Posted 12:48 pm, 11/22/2010
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big enough to feed 8 and have leftovers for weeks lol
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hope75
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Posted 12:43 pm, 11/22/2010
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I have for sure 8 people coming, but four are kids who don't eat that much. It's possible that I may have two more adults, so I have to allow for them, plus both my sister and I want plenty of leftovers. How big should my turkey be?? Help... I never make one big enough!
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