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In article >, damsel-
says...
> On 15 Nov 2004 13:31:54 GMT, (PENMART01) wrote:
>
> >Smaller turkeys are common... I usually get an 11-12lb hen (feeds 6-8 easily
> >with plenty of LOs) but 10 pounders and even smaller are readily available.
> >There have been times when I'd roast two 12 pounders rather than a 24
> >pounder... far easier to handle, carve, and serve... reqires less cooking time,
> >easier to judge doneness, cooks more evenly, and turns out juicier. Smaller
> >turkeys also contain a larger ratio of meat to bone, and have proportionately
> >larger breasts... a 34D is more pleasantly proportioned than a 40DD.
>
> I've never thought of making two smaller turkeys. It makes a lot of sense.
> When they go on sale next week, I may just buy a second one.
>
> Thanks,
> Carol
>
We decided to do two smaller turkeys this year, for all the reasons
mentioned above. I'm going to do one on the rotisserie on the grill, and
one in the oven, and see which one we like better. I like lots and lots
of leftovers on Thanksgiving, and everybody goes home with a doggie bag
so they all can have a second dinner the next day (or whenever they want
it). We used to just have everyone come back for dinner the next day,
but logistically it just doesn't work anymore.
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Donna
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