We are days away from the biggest food holiday of the year. This year, celebrations are averaging nine attendees, the same as last year, according to Butterball's 2025 Togetherness Report , which surveys Thanksgiving hosts. And, no surprise, turkey is the centerpiece of the meal, gracing more than 80% of holiday tables.

But imagine waking up Thanksgiving morning and realizing you forgot to thaw the turkey. What can you do? Questions like that come up every year. How big a turkey should you buy? What's the best way to thaw a turkey? How long should a turkey be roasted?

No worries. We've combed our archives and have you covered with answers to common queries.

QUESTION: What size turkey should I buy?

ANSWER: Figure at least 1 pound per person or 1½ pounds if you want generous leftovers

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