How much will a 5 pound turkey breast feed?
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If you're not cooking for a crowd, make a bone-in turkey breast. A 5- to 7-pound breast feeds about 4.
To preface, if you're cooking for 10 people, you'd aim for 5 pounds of boneless turkey breast, which would therefore equate to 10 pounds of bone-in turkey breast.
One (three-pound) half-breast will feed two to four people. A whole (six- to seven-pound) turkey breast (two breasts, still joined at the breast bone) will feed six to eight people.
Here's your answer: If you're buying a whole turkey, plan on 1 lb of turkey per person. For a bone-in turkey breast, get 3/4 lb per person (½ lb per person for a boneless breast).
If you opt for boneless turkey breast, you should plan on about 3/4 pound per person. For a bone-in cut, go for the aforementioned 1-1/4 pounds for each person–rounding it up to 1-1/2 pounds if you're planning on plenty of leftovers.
A serving of turkey is a 2 to 3-ounce cooked portion. The Food Guide Pyramid suggests 2 to 3 servings from the meat group each day.
Use 1.5 pieces boneless chicken breast per person if you are serving other meats and dishes. For bone-in chicken, plan on ¼ of a chicken or two pieces per person. That would be a wing and breast or drumstick and thigh. For boneless thigh meat, plan on 6 ounces per cooked portion.
Properly cooked bone-in and boneless breasts can be juicy and flavorful. However, bone-in turkey breasts have a slight advantage. The bone in the breast insulates the nearby meat during cooking, causing it to heat slower and retain moisture.
On meat yield basis, the wings produced 8% of the edible meat; the thighs, 24%; drumsticks, 13%; breast, 45%; and the rack, 10%.
For example, I eat just enough turkey to leave room for other delicious thanksgiving foods. Then you can easily stretch a 3 pound boneless turkey breast to about 8 to 10 servings.
How big of a turkey breast do I need for 12?
Uncooked turkey breast (bone-in)
Think of about 1.25 (one and 1/4 pounds) per person.
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.
On average, the breast portion of a turkey will weigh in between 4 and 8 pounds. You might be able to procure larger ones, but they're unlikely to come much smaller.
“For four to six people, 11 to 13 pounds is a good range,” Jessie says.
Turkey Breasts
They vary in weight from 1½ to 3 lbs (750 to 1.5kg) and are sold boneless, with or without skin, and whole, halved, or formed into a roast with netting around it. A turkey breast weighing 2 lbs (1kg) will take approximately one hour to cook.
If you've chosen boneless meat, then the general rule of thumb includes allocating around ¾ pound per person. Therefore, if you've bought a 3-pound turkey breast, then you're looking at feeding around 4 people.
Roast uncovered according to Cooking Schedule or until meat thermometer in center of breast roast reaches 170° F and in center of turkey roast reaches 175° F. For easier net removal after roasting, wrap roast in foil and let stand 10 minutes.
The best oven temperature to cook a turkey breast is 350°. But 325° can work, but it will take a bit longer, the skin will not be as crisp and potentially dry a little more. 375° is too high, and you will cook the skin very rapidly.
You'll want to plan on about 1.25 pounds of turkey per person attending.
4 to 6 people = 4- to 9-lb. turkey (If you can't find a bird that small, you can get a slightly larger bird that will allow for more leftovers.)
What size turkey do I need for 10 people?
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.
So for example, if I have 20 people, I simply look at the row for 5 people and make that amount, In other words: 20 chicken drumsticks, 15 thighs, 25 chicken wings and 15 chicken breasts will feed 20 people.
For boneless breasts or thighs, you will need ½# of chicken meat per person.
Anywhere from 4 to 6 ounces of boneless, skinless chicken breasts is enough for one adult and half that amount for kids. Most people are used to being served a single chicken breast on a plate; and while some pieces are cut into a 6-ounce portion, others can be up to 10 ounces in weight!
I prefer to cook the turkey breast on a wire rack, over a cooking pan that has liquid in it. The steam that this liquid generates helps keep the turkey breast moist. I prefer to use a very flavorful liquid for this purpose, like stock with butter or oil, or even white wine sometimes.
Arrange turkey slices and pieces on baking pan, with cut edges of breast slices pressed together to prevent them from drying out. Cover with plastic wrap, pressing it down onto the turkey to remove any air pockets. Cover entire pan with lid or aluminum foil. Refrigerate for up to 3 days.
How Long to Roast a Turkey Breast. In general, you'll want to cook a bone-in turkey breast for about 20 minutes per pound at 350 degrees F (177 degrees C), or until it reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
How Much Turkey Per Person. The general rule is to plan for 1 1/2 pounds per guest. If you're buying boneless meat, assume about 8 ounces per guest. To buy the right size turkey for your party, simply tally up the turkey-eating guests.
Set the turkey breast-side up in the pan. Roast until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the roast registers 160 degrees F, 2 to 2 1/2 hours.
There's a rough formula for calculating what bird size you need: If you're feeding up to 9 people, then you want to allow about 1lb or about 0.4kgs of turkey per person. If you're hosting 10 or more guests then you want to allow about .8 of a lb, or about o.35kgs of turkey per person.
What percentage of a turkey is breast meat?
Breast meat, in the majority of countries, is the most valuable part of the turkey carcass. While breast meat only contributes 26-28% of the weight of the bird, it probably represents 60-70% of the income from the carcass.
“For four to six people, 11 to 13 pounds is a good range,” Jessie says.
4 to 6 people = 4- to 9-lb. turkey (If you can't find a bird that small, you can get a slightly larger bird that will allow for more leftovers.)
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.
Properly cooked bone-in and boneless breasts can be juicy and flavorful. However, bone-in turkey breasts have a slight advantage. The bone in the breast insulates the nearby meat during cooking, causing it to heat slower and retain moisture.
Of all the states, residents of California consume the most turkey per person, but California is not one of the five. Missouri is. It's number five. The top turkey producing state is Minnesota, followed by North Carolina, Arkansas and Virginia.
“So, for 10 people you should prepare a 20-pound turkey.
Six pounds is about the smallest turkey you'll find, she said. Those will be hens, which typically weigh eight to 10 pounds. “It's like a big chicken,” Lafferty said. And “it's definitely not meant for a crowd.”
You'll want to plan on about 1.25 pounds of turkey per person attending.
The USDA recommends thawing your turkey in the refrigerator. This is the safest method because the turkey will thaw at a consistent, safe temperature. This method takes some time, so allow one day for each 4 - 5 pounds of weight. If your turkey weighs 16 pounds, it will take about four days to thaw.
How big of a turkey breast do I need for 12?
Uncooked turkey breast (bone-in)
Think of about 1.25 (one and 1/4 pounds) per person.
While 1 pound per person could feel like too little, and 1 1/2 pounds for each guest might be over-doing it, 1 1/4 pounds of turkey per mouth is the perfect balance. At that rate, feeding a large party of 15 or more people requires 20+ pounds of turkey.
A small turkey (3-4.5kg) will feed 6-8 people. A medium turkey (4-5kg) will feed 8-10 people. A large turkey (6-6.5kg) will feed 12-15 people.
