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Number of adult guests, each needs about 1 lb of uncooked turkey.
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Children aged 12 and under, each needs about 0.5 lb of uncooked turkey.
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Adding 50% more turkey gives generous leftovers for sandwiches and soup.
Cooking method affects time per pound. Deep fryers cap at 14 lb whole birds safely.
Stuffed birds take longer because the stuffing must also reach 165 F internally. USDA recommends cooking stuffing separately for food safety.
Refrigerator thawing is safest - keep at 40 F or below. Cold water requires changing the water every 30 minutes and cooking immediately after.
Turkey weight neededMedium turkey (12-16 lb)
13.5

Recommended uncooked whole-turkey weight

Turkey weight13.5 lb
Estimated cook time2 hr 56 min
Thawing time needed67 hr 30 min
Servings covered10
Recommended temperature325 F (163 C)
Turkey weight (lb)13.5
Servings10

You need a 13.5 lb turkey - 2 hr 56 min to cook.

  • A 13.5 lb turkey covers your 10 guests with generous leftovers.
  • Refrigerator thawing is the safest method. Allow 24 hours for every 4-5 lb of turkey and keep it on a tray to catch drips.

Next stepAlways verify the thickest part of the breast and thigh reach 165 F (74 C) on a meat thermometer before serving, regardless of cooking method.

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