lynn Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 and realized "WHAT was I thinking?" I purchased a 16lb turkey, for 6 of us? :svengo: I was on the phone when with dh while I was grocery shopping so I must have looked at the price instead of the weight. :leaving: Going to search for some really good leftover turkey recipes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Strawberry Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 Is that a lot? I was going to get 20 pounds for us. I won't eat it. I'd like a lot of leftovers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dory Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 I make a turkey about that size at least every other month and then I package the leftovers for sandwhiches, soup (I make bone broth with it too), chicken lasagna rolls (turkey tastes awesome in it too), and leftover turkey hand pies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nevergiveup Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 Frankly, I don't see a problem :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bettyandbob Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 I would have bought something bigger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynn Posted November 23, 2014 Author Share Posted November 23, 2014 I was planning a 10-12lb and thought 16 is way to much Turkey for 6 but I see that it may not be. I won't have cook much over Thanksgiving weekend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenn- Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 I agree with everyone else unless the kids are all young (on phone can't see siggies). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThisIsTheDay Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 GOOD that you remembered!! When my kids were little, I had a couple of years in a row where I forgot to buy a turkey ahead of time. I'd go shopping on Wednesday, too late to thaw, so I'd end up spending $$$ on fresh turkeys. :glare: Finally learned my lesson! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbeym Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 I'd have to buy a 16# bird for just the 3 of us! I have 21# and 23# turkeys thawing to feed 13 with leftovers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 Seems small, to me. :laugh: We only have 5 in our family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elisabet1 Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 Your post has me worried!!! I did not know what size turkey to get. Now I think I got it too big. We have 8 total, but two of us as small and one is small-middle sized. So something like 5 adults and 3 small little people. How big should we have gotten? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiana Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 Too big is not a problem. The day after Thanksgiving, chop all the meat off and put it in ziplocks -- 1 lb per ziplock -- and put them in the freezer. It's great for emergency meals -- you just make anything that needs meat (stirfry, gravy to go over rice, whatever) and then dump it in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dory Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 Your post has me worried!!! I did not know what size turkey to get. Now I think I got it too big. We have 8 total, but two of us as small and one is small-middle sized. So something like 5 adults and 3 small little people. How big should we have gotten? 1.5lb - 2lb per person. That's the rule that both my grandma's and my mom taught me anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsMommy Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 I bought a 23 1/2 pound turkey for the seven of us. The leftovers are almost as good as the big feast! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busymama7 Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 So is today the day? I have 2 22 lbs turkeys(feeding 35ish) and can't remember what to do. I do not have fridge space so will need to use the cool water in the sink method. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elisabet1 Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 Are we supposed to leave it OUT out...or just in the fridge now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dory Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 Are we supposed to leave it OUT out...or just in the fridge now? If you thaw it out of the fridge, you should put it in a sink of cold water and change the water regularly to keep it cold. Thawing the turkey on the counter isn't a good idea. The fridge also works if you are giving it a few days to thaw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzanne in ABQ Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 GOOD that you remembered!! When my kids were little, I had a couple of years in a row where I forgot to buy a turkey ahead of time. I'd go shopping on Wednesday, too late to thaw, so I'd end up spending $$$ on fresh turkeys. :glare: Finally learned my lesson! I know it's expensive, but I always get a fresh turkey. I'll buy ours on Wednesday, locally raised, wonderful flavor, never dry. I buy 16lb for the four of us. We have full leftover Thanksgiving dinner on Friday for lunch, then I make sandwiches, turkey noodle soup and posole with what's left. I love Thanksgiving! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiana Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 As far as dry, there are a couple good ways to keep your turkey's bosom moist and tender. 1) Roast it upside down -- flip it over about 45 minutes before you serve to crisp up the skin. 2) Slap a slab of some fatty pork (bacon is traditional but one year we just did a pork steak) over it before roasting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G5052 Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 Yes, I forgot to get mine out yesterday. So this morning it is in the sink, getting started. I'll put it in the 'fridge tonight, and it should be fine by Thursday morning. I also just ordered the bulk of our groceries. We'll probably think of something that morning, but at least I've got most of it including ingredients for several dishes using leftover turkey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisbeth Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 I got a 17 lb one and just remembered to take it out of the freezer yesterday. Woops! Will be doing a cold water bath or something because I also need to brine it on Wednesday. Double oops! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisbeth Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 ps. I haven't gotten the fresh cranberries yet either. I hope there are still some in the stores around here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seasider Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 Turkey gumbo, turkey salad, turkey sandwiches, turkey omelets, turkey stew, turkey-n-gravy over grits... I do not mind leftovers and if I'm cooking turkey, it's gonna be the biggest one that fits in my roaster (so appx 20 lbs). I also cube the leftover cooked meat and freeze it in broth for future gumbo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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