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How to make turkey ahead of time
Select your turkey.
The size of the turkey you need depends on the size of the crowd you're feeding. If you're just buying dinner for yourself, you can stick with a small turkey.

Choices:
*If you're planning a different event, a smaller turkey may be more appropriate. People need about 1.5 to 1.5 pounds (1.2 to 1.9 kg) for men and 1.6 to 1.3 pounds (1.8 to 1.6 kg) for women.
*However, if a group of people wants a smaller, larger turkey, a big turkey will usually be better. The smaller the group, the bigger the turkey you will need.
*But if you're cooking the bird for a family get-together, you'll need a larger turkey. Generally, you'll need about 1.5 pounds of turkey per person.
*If you're serving a nice meal in a larger group, like an easter dinner, you can sacrifice a turkey with a bigger size and then add plenty of extras along the way to give them something to eat. Try to choose how many chicken bowls you think you can accommodate the turkey.
But if you're cooking the bird for a family get-together, you'll need a larger turkey. Generally, you'll need about 1.5 pounds of turkey per person.