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We recommend about a pound per person, maybe a little more if you like leftovers. (If you’d like more exact info click HERE for a turkey serving calculator.)

Consider brining your turkey for better moisture retention. It's recommended that the turkey be in the brine about 1 hour per pound (about 10-12 hours generally) so make sure you have room in your refrigerator. Basically, the brine consists of about 1 cup of salt and up to 1 cup of sugar per gallon of water. Make sure salt and sugar are completely dissolved before adding other seasonings and the turkey, and make sure the brine covers the turkey entirely.
Do not over-brine, and make sure to rinse very well before you continue preparing the turkey to go in the oven.

When you cook your bird, check the temperature by inserting a thermometer into the thigh; the temperature should read 180. If you're stuffing the turkey, the stuffing temperature should read 165. Let the turkey rest 20-30 minutes before carving.

One more turkey tip: do not buy New Braunfels smoked turkey!