On 23/11/2014 8:39 AM, George Leppla wrote:
> On 11/23/2014 9:22 AM, notbob wrote:
>> On 2014-11-23, Dave Smith > wrote:
>>
>>> My wife always used to insist on 16 pounds or more. This year I was
>>> adamant that it not be more than 12 pounds. That was more than enough
>>> for 7 adults and we had enough leftovers for two dinners and a number of
>>> sandwiches.
>>
>> I cannot provide proof, but one of the best cooks I've ever met --my
>> late MIL-- always sed the skeleton of commercial turkeys is pretty
>> much the same
>> weight up to about 14 lbs, then the meat becomes the deciding weight
>> factor. So, always buy a turkey over 14 lbs. I have no idea if she
>> was right, but she consistantly turned out the best T-Day dinner I've
>> ever tasted.
>
>
> Just the two of us but we always buy a big turkey (usually 20 +/-
> pounds) Aside from the usual leftovers, we portion and freeze a lot of
> the meat and make stock from the carcase.
>
> The going price for turkey here was 57 cents a pound and that is cheap
> protein.
>
> FWIW - on Thanksgiving Day, we are going to a family event. Lots of
> people, kids, laughing and noise... a good time. But on Friday, Becca
> and I will make our own turkey dinner. I like to celebrate Thanksgiving
> quietly, without the big social gathering. We have a lot to be thankful
> for this year.
>
> George L
As I mentioned up-thread, why not remove the legs before roasting and
freeze them. You then have the makings of a couple of stews during the
winter.
Graham