As Thanksgiving approaches and you begin your Thanksgiving Turkey Dinner you with questions about how much you need to prepare Turkey per person. Or how long does it take to thaw a frozen Turkey? Finally, all this is important, how long do I need to roast my turkey. Here are three guides to follow to help you, your perfect Thanksgiving turkey.

Turkey Serving Guide – How much are used per person, Turkey

When planning your Thanksgiving Turkey Dinner may beoverwhelming wonder how much one serving per person. You will want enough for every person who has at least two servings and enough for Turkey leftovers.

Up to 12lbs. = 1lb. per person

About 12lbs. = 3/4lb. per person

Bone in the breast = 1/2lb. per person

Boneless breast or role = 1/3lb. per person

Turkey Thawing Guide

Refrigerator thawing is the recommended method for thawing of Turkey. It used to be comon practice to thaw as Turkey in the sink with cold water.The problem with this method is that bacteria can grow in Turkey, while it is thawing. This is the reason that refrigerator thawing is recommended.

6 to 8 kg. = 1 to 1 ¾ days

8 to 12lbs. = 1 to 2 days

12 to 16lbs. = 2 to 3 days

16 to 20 pounds. = 3 to 4 days

Bone and breast = 1 to 2 days

Boneless breast roll = 1 ½ to 2 days

Turkey Roasting Guide

Preheated 325 ° C preheat.

6 to 8 kg. = 2 ¼ to 3 ¼ hours

8 to12lbs. = 3 to 4 hours

12 to 16lbs. = 3 ½ to 4 ½ hours

16 to 20 pounds. = 4 to 5 hours

Bone and breast = 1 ½ to 2 ¼ hours

Boneless breast roll = 1 ¾ to 2 ½ hours