{"id":345443,"date":"2025-12-15T14:57:47","date_gmt":"2025-12-15T14:57:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/uncategorized\/how-much-turkey-to-buy-per-person-chart-for-6-30-guests\/"},"modified":"2025-12-15T14:57:47","modified_gmt":"2025-12-15T14:57:47","slug":"how-much-turkey-to-buy-per-person-chart-for-6-30-guests","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=345443","title":{"rendered":"How Much Turkey to Buy Per Person (Chart for 6\u201330 Guests)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div wp_automatic_readability=\"176.13160132993\">\n<div style=\"font-size:10px;padding:8px 12px;background:#f7f7f7;border-left:4px solid #ccc;margin-bottom:15px;\" wp_automatic_readability=\"8.4342857142857\">\n<strong>Disclosure:<\/strong> This post may contain affiliate links from which I earn commissions at no extra cost to you. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. <a href=\"https:\/\/destination-bbq.com\/affiliate-disclosure-policy\/\" style=\"color:#0073aa;text-decoration:underline;\">Full policy<\/a>.\n<\/div>\n<p>Trying to decide how big a turkey to buy can feel harder than planning the rest of the meal. You want enough for everyone, maybe a few sandwiches the next day, and a bird that actually fits in your oven or smoker.<\/p>\n<p>This guide gives you a simple\u00a0<strong>per-person rule<\/strong>, a\u00a0<strong>chart for 6 to 30 guests<\/strong>, and portion tips for\u00a0<strong>whole turkeys, bone-in breasts, and crowns<\/strong>. It also explains why, for large groups, two medium turkeys often work better than one giant bird.<\/p>\n<p>If you would like a full thaw-to-serve schedule based on your exact guest count and serve time, you can plug your numbers into the\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/destination-bbq.com\/turkey-planner-calculator\/\">Turkey Planner<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0calculator on Destination BBQ.<\/p>\n<div role=\"note\" aria-label=\"Quick turkey rule card\" style=\"border:1px solid #e6e0db;background:#faf8f3;border-left:6px solid #3f2a1f;border-radius:8px;padding:12px 14px;margin:18px 0;\" wp_automatic_readability=\"8.6204819277108\">\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 8px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.3px;font-size:13px;color:#3f2a1f;\">\n    At a glance: how much turkey per person\n  <\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin:0;padding-left:18px;line-height:1.6;font-size:15px;\">\n<li><strong>Whole turkey, standard meal:<\/strong> about <strong>1 lb per person<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Whole turkey, with leftovers:<\/strong> about <strong>1\u00bd lb per person<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bone-in breast or crown:<\/strong> about <strong>\u00be\u20131 lb per person<\/strong> (up to <strong>1\u00bc\u20131\u00bd lb<\/strong> if you want lots of leftovers).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"margin:8px 0 0;font-size:13px;color:#555;\">\n    Want a full thaw-to-serve schedule? Enter your guest count in the<br \/>\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/destination-bbq.com\/turkey-planner-calculator\/\">Turkey Planner<\/a>.\n  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-quick-rule-how-much-turkey-per-person\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Quick_Rule_How_Much_Turkey_Per_Person\"\/>Quick Rule: How Much Turkey Per Person<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<p>For most holiday meals, this simple rule works well:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Whole turkey, no or light leftovers:<\/strong>\u00a0about\u00a0<strong>1 pound per person<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Whole turkey, with leftovers:<\/strong>\u00a0about\u00a0<strong>1\u00bd pounds per person<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Bone-in breast or crown:<\/strong>\u00a0about\u00a0<strong>\u00be\u20131 pound per person<\/strong>\u00a0(up to\u00a0<strong>1\u00bc\u20131\u00bd pounds<\/strong>\u00a0if you want plenty of leftovers)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These ranges reflect what many holiday guides recommend and line up with how the\u00a0<strong>Turkey Planner<\/strong>\u00a0on Destination BBQ models servings: a baseline of about\u00a0<strong>1 pound per adult<\/strong>, less for young kids, with an optional bump when you say you want leftovers.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, these ranges assume an unstuffed turkey with a fairly standard holiday spread of sides; very minimal side dishes or heavy grazers may need a bump.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Turkey_Serving_Size_Why_the_Numbers_Look_Big\"\/>Turkey Serving Size: Why the Numbers Look Big<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<p>Whole turkeys include bones, skin, and juices, not just carved meat, so the raw per-person numbers look larger than what ends up on each plate.<\/p>\n<p>As a baseline:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Plan on\u00a0<strong>about 1 pound of uncooked turkey per adult<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Plan on\u00a0<strong>\u00bd\u2013\u00be pound per child<\/strong>, depending on age and appetite.<\/li>\n<li>Move up toward\u00a0<strong>1\u00bd pounds per person<\/strong>\u00a0if your crowd loves leftovers or tends to go back for seconds.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you follow this rule and use the chart below, you\u2019ll have enough turkey without ending up with a mountain of leftovers.<\/p>\n<p>This is essentially how the Turkey Planner handles portions: about\u00a0<strong>1 pound per adult<\/strong>, less for kids, with an optional bump if you turn on leftovers. You can think of the chart below as a human-readable version of the tool\u2019s math.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Turkey_Size_Chart_for_6%E2%80%9330_People\"\/>Turkey Size Chart for 6\u201330 People<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<p>If you mostly care about the headcount rather than the exact mix of adults and kids, use this chart. It assumes an\u00a0<strong>unstuffed whole turkey<\/strong>\u00a0and rounds to common sizes you will actually find in stores.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Standard<\/strong>\u00a0= about\u00a0<strong>1 pound per person<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>With leftovers<\/strong>\u00a0= about\u00a0<strong>1\u00bd pounds per person<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Examples:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If you are wondering\u00a0<strong>how big of a turkey you need for 10 people<\/strong>, a good rule of thumb is\u00a0<strong>about a 10\u201311 lb turkey<\/strong>, or\u00a0<strong>15\u201316 lb<\/strong>\u00a0if you want leftovers.<\/li>\n<li><strong>12 guests \u2192<\/strong>\u00a0buy about a\u00a0<strong>12\u201313 lb turkey<\/strong>\u00a0(or\u00a0<strong>18\u201319 lb<\/strong>\u00a0if you want leftovers)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-whole-turkey-size-chart\">Whole turkey size chart<\/h3>\n<p>Use this turkey size chart to match your guest count to the size bird you should buy.<\/p>\n<div data-brine-compare=\"\">\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"col\">Guests<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\">Standard size*<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\">With leftovers**<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>6<\/td>\n<td>6\u20137 lb<\/td>\n<td>9\u201310 lb<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>8<\/td>\n<td>8\u20139 lb<\/td>\n<td>12\u201313 lb<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>10<\/td>\n<td>10\u201311 lb<\/td>\n<td>15\u201316 lb<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>12<\/td>\n<td>12\u201313 lb<\/td>\n<td>18\u201319 lb<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>15<\/td>\n<td>15\u201316 lb<\/td>\n<td>22\u201324 lb<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>20<\/td>\n<td>20\u201322 lb<\/td>\n<td>30\u201332 lb<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>25<\/td>\n<td>25\u201327 lb<\/td>\n<td>37\u201338 lb<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>30<\/td>\n<td>30\u201332 lb<\/td>\n<td>44\u201345 lb<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"font-size:13px;margin-top:6px;color:#555;\">\n  * Standard size assumes about 1 lb of turkey per person for the meal itself.<br \/>** With leftovers assumes about 1\u00bd lb of turkey per person so you have extra.\n<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A note for large groups<\/h3>\n<p>Above about\u00a0<strong>20 people<\/strong>, most cooks have better results with\u00a0<strong>two medium turkeys<\/strong>\u00a0instead of one oversized bird. Very large turkeys often:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Cook less evenly<\/li>\n<li>Take much longer<\/li>\n<li>Are harder to handle and carve<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For example, instead of hunting for a single 30-pound bird, you could roast\u00a0<strong>two 12\u201314 pound turkeys<\/strong>. This is consistent with many holiday portion planners and with how the Turkey Planner treats big crowds.<\/p>\n<p>If you want a full schedule for thawing and cooking one or two turkeys, enter your guest count and method in the Turkey Planner and let it lay out the timeline for you.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Portion_Sizes_for_Whole_Turkeys_vs_Turkey_Breasts_and_Crowns\"\/>Portion Sizes for Whole Turkeys vs. Turkey Breasts and Crowns<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<p>If your group prefers white meat or you are cooking for a smaller gathering, a\u00a0<strong>bone-in turkey breast<\/strong>\u00a0or\u00a0<strong>turkey crown<\/strong> can be a better fit than a whole bird.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Whole turkey<\/h3>\n<p>For a classic whole turkey with white and dark meat:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Plan around\u00a0<strong>1 pound per person<\/strong>\u00a0for the meal itself.<\/li>\n<li>Move up toward\u00a0<strong>1\u00bd pounds per person<\/strong>\u00a0if you know people will go back for more or if leftovers are part of the plan.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This matches the rule of thumb many holiday planners use and underpins the numbers the whole-turkey size chart above.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bone-in turkey breast<\/h3>\n<p>A bone-in turkey breast still includes the breastbone and some frame, so not all of the weight is meat.<\/p>\n<p>Practical rule of thumb:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Aim for about\u00a0<strong>\u00be pound per person<\/strong>\u00a0if you only care about the main meal.<\/li>\n<li>Go up toward\u00a0<strong>1\u20131\u00bc pounds per person<\/strong>\u00a0if you want comfortable margins or next-day turkey.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>That means:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>4 people \u2192 about a\u00a0<strong>3\u20134 lb bone-in breast<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>6 people \u2192 about a\u00a0<strong>4\u00bd\u20136 lb bone-in breast<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>8 people \u2192 about a\u00a0<strong>6\u20138 lb bone-in breast<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These ranges line up with what many recipe developers use when they test breast-only roasts for small holiday dinners.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Turkey crown<\/h3>\n<p>A\u00a0<strong>turkey crown<\/strong>\u00a0is essentially the breast section left on the bone with the legs and wings removed. It is common in the UK for smaller holiday meals, based on typical UK holiday guidance from major retailers and food-safety groups, that a\u00a0<strong>2\u20132.5 kg crown (about 4.4\u20135.5 lb) feeds around six people<\/strong>. That works out to roughly\u00a0<strong>\u00be\u20131 pound per person<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>In practice:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Plan\u00a0<strong>\u00be\u20131 pound per person<\/strong>\u00a0for a crown if you just want to cover the meal.<\/li>\n<li>Aim for\u00a0<strong>1\u00bc pounds per person<\/strong>\u00a0if leftovers are part of the plan.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Extra Turkey Planning Tips<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<p>A few simple adjustments help keep portions and timing on track.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Match portions to your crowd<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Lots of young kids or light eaters: you can lean toward the lower end of the range.<\/li>\n<li>Teenagers, big eaters, or a small set of side dishes: lean higher.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The\u00a0<strong>Turkey Planner<\/strong>\u00a0lets you enter adults and kids separately so it can handle that math for you.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Think about equipment before you buy<\/h3>\n<p>Check that your turkey will actually fit:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Oven:<\/strong>\u00a0there should be room around the bird for air to circulate.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Smoker or grill:<\/strong>\u00a0you need space for indirect heat and a drip pan.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Deep fryer:<\/strong>\u00a0follow the fryer\u2019s maximum weight recommendations and err on the small side for safety.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Once you\u2019ve picked a size, our\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/destination-bbq.com\/turkey-cooking-time-chart\/\">turkey cooking time chart by method<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0can help you estimate at a glance how long each cooking approach will take. If frying is in your plan, read Destination BBQ\u2019s\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/destination-bbq.com\/deep-fried-turkey-timing-safety-checklist\/\">Deep-Fried Turkey: Timing &amp; Safety Checklist<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0for oil level, burner setup, and safety reminders before you pick a size. <\/p>\n<p>If you decide to smoke your bird this year, our <a href=\"https:\/\/destination-bbq.com\/rodney-scotts-smoked-turkey-recipe\/\">Rodney Scott\u2019s smoked turkey recipe<\/a> walks you through a proven method from one of South Carolina\u2019s most respected pitmasters.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Plan ahead for thawing and brining<\/h3>\n<p>A frozen turkey needs time to thaw safely. USDA\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fsis.usda.gov\/food-safety\/safe-food-handling-and-preparation\/poultry\/turkey-basics-safe-thawing\">\u201cTurkey Basics: Safe Thawing\u201d<\/a> guidance recommends about 24 hours of refrigerator thaw time for every 4\u20135 pounds of turkey and explains how to do the <strong>cold-water method<\/strong> safely. USDA\u2019s guidance gives the rules of the road; our\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/destination-bbq.com\/turkey-thawing-times-by-weight\/\">turkey thawing guide<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0turns that into an at-a-glance chart of times by weight.<\/p>\n<p>If you plan to <a class=\"glossaryLink\" title=\"Explanation of: Brining Methods\" href=\"https:\/\/destination-bbq.com\/glossary\/brining-methods\/\" data-mobile-support=\"0\" data-gt-translate-attributes=\"[{\" attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\",=\"\" \"format\":\"html\"}]\"=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">brine<\/a>, build that into your schedule as well. The\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/destination-bbq.com\/brining-calculator\/\">Brining Calculator<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0on Destination BBQ can help you set salt levels and timing around your bird\u2019s weight and your preferred brine style.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Handle leftovers safely<\/h3>\n<p>Portion planning and food safety go together. Once the meal is over:<\/p>\n<p>These time frames come directly from USDA FSIS and FoodSafety.gov guidance and are current as of 2025; check those pages for any future updates.<\/p>\n<p>For a deeper look at safe internal temperatures and how time and temperature work together, you can send readers to Destination BBQ\u2019s\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/destination-bbq.com\/safe-turkey-internal-temperature\/\">safe turkey internal temperature<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0guide.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Use_the_Turkey_Planner_for_a_Complete_Plan\"\/>Use the Turkey Planner for a Complete Plan<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<p>This article answers \u201cHow much turkey should I buy?\u201d If you want that answer turned into a full timeline from freezer to carving board, the\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/destination-bbq.com\/turkey-planner-calculator\/\">Turkey Planner<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0on Destination BBQ can do that part:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Enter your\u00a0<strong>number of adults and kids<\/strong>\u00a0and whether you want leftovers.<\/li>\n<li>Choose your\u00a0<strong>cooking method<\/strong>\u00a0(oven, smoker, grill, or fryer).<\/li>\n<li>Set your\u00a0<strong>target serve time<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The tool works backward, using USDA-aligned thawing and food-safety guidance, to build a conservative schedule for\u00a0<strong>thawing, brining, cooking, resting, and carving<\/strong>. If you plan to brine, the\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/destination-bbq.com\/brining-calculator\/\">Brining Calculator<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0helps you fit the brine into the same window.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-much-turkey-per-person-faqs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Much_Turkey_Per_Person_FAQs\"\/>How Much Turkey Per Person FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\" wp_automatic_readability=\"31\">\n<div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1764535956053\" wp_automatic_readability=\"11\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What is the rule of thumb for how much turkey per person?<\/strong> <\/p>\n<p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">A simple guideline is about 1 pound of uncooked whole turkey per person for the meal itself, and about 1\u00bd pounds per person if you want leftovers for sandwiches or a second meal. Those numbers already account for bones and skin, not just carved meat.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1764536125122\" wp_automatic_readability=\"15\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How much turkey should I buy for 6, 10, or 20 people?<\/strong> <\/p>\n<p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">For an unstuffed whole turkey, plan roughly 6\u20137 pounds for 6 guests, 10\u201311 pounds for 10 guests, and 20\u201322 pounds for 20 guests at a standard 1 pound per person. If you want leftovers, bump those to around 9\u201310, 15\u201316, and 30\u201332 pounds. The chart in this article lays out 6\u201330 guests.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1764536147404\" wp_automatic_readability=\"12\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Do I need to plan different amounts for kids versus adults?<\/strong> <\/p>\n<p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes. A good baseline is about 1 pound of uncooked turkey per adult and roughly \u00bd\u2013\u00be pound per child, depending on age and appetite. If your guest list skews very young, you can lean toward the lower end of the range and still have comfortable portions. The Turkey Planner can handle the adult\/kid math for you.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1764536188991\" wp_automatic_readability=\"11\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How much turkey do I need if I\u2019m only cooking a breast or crown?<\/strong> <\/p>\n<p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Bone-in turkey breasts and crowns still include bone and frame, so you\u2019ll plan a bit less than for a whole bird. Aim for about \u00be pound per person if you just care about the main meal, and up to 1\u20131\u00bc pounds per person if you want generous portions or leftovers.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1764536228359\" wp_automatic_readability=\"15\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">For a big crowd, is it better to buy one large turkey or two smaller ones?<\/strong> <\/p>\n<p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Once you\u2019re serving 20 or more people, two medium turkeys usually beat one oversized bird. Very large turkeys tend to cook less evenly, take much longer, and can be awkward to handle and carve. Two 12\u201314 pound turkeys often give better texture, timing, and oven or smoker logistics than one 30-plus-pound bird.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1764536256319\" wp_automatic_readability=\"18\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How do I turn \u201chow much turkey\u201d into a full thaw-to-serve plan?<\/strong> <\/p>\n<p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">This article helps you choose how big a turkey to buy. To turn that into a full schedule, use the Turkey Planner. Enter your adults, kids, cooking method, and serve time. The tool applies USDA-aligned thawing and food-safety guidance to build a conservative timeline for thawing, brining, cooking, resting, and carving.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div role=\"note\" aria-label=\"Sources\" style=\"border:1px solid #e6e0db;background:#faf8f3;border-left:6px solid #3f2a1f;border-radius:8px;padding:12px 14px;margin:18px 0;\" wp_automatic_readability=\"7.2380952380952\">\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 8px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.3px;font-size:13px;color:#3f2a1f;\">\n    Sources\n  <\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:8px 0 0;font-size:13px;color:#555;\">\n    Destination BBQ uses these references, along with hands-on testing and the Turkey Planner\u2019s modeling, to keep portion and safety guidance conservative and up to date.\n  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div role=\"note\" aria-label=\"About the author\" style=\"border:1px solid #e6e0db;background:#faf8f3;border-left:6px solid #3f2a1f;border-radius:8px;padding:12px 14px;margin:18px 0;\" wp_automatic_readability=\"11.322259136213\">\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 8px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.3px;font-size:13px;color:#3f2a1f;\">\n    About the author\n  <\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-size:15px;line-height:1.6;\">\n    James Roller documents South Carolina barbecue for Destination BBQ and authored the SC BBQ cookbook <em>Going Whole Hog<\/em>. He researches techniques, interviews pitmasters, and builds tools like the Turkey Planner to help home cooks serve safe, great-tasting holiday meals.\n  <\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:6px 0 0;font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;\">\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/destination-bbq.com\/about-us\/\" rel=\"noopener\">More about James.<\/a>\n  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"cp-load-after-post\"\/>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links from which I earn commissions at no extra cost to you. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Full policy. Trying to decide how big a turkey to buy can feel harder than planning the rest of the meal. 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