Thanksgiving Turkey 101: What You Need to Know

How to perfectly pull off the main event, from buying the right bird—to saving dry meat.
Thanksgiving Turkey 101: What You Need to Know
Make this year's Thanksgiving turkey your best yet. Brent Hofacker/Shutterstock
Anne Johnson
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The biggest dinner event in America is Thanksgiving. And the turkey is the meal’s centerpiece—everyone’s mouth waters at the thought of it. So you want it to be perfect.

There’s a lot that goes into roasting the perfect bird. It all starts with buying the right one.

Choosing the Right Size

Start by ensuring you buy the correct size. You want enough turkey to go around without having too many leftovers. The general rule of thumb is one and a half pounds of turkey per guest.
Anne Johnson
Anne Johnson
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Anne Johnson was a commercial property & casualty insurance agent for nine years. She was also licensed in health and life insurance. Anne went on to own an advertising agency where she worked with businesses. She has been writing about personal finance for ten years.
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