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Noted. So here is one for you then: Say I were to go with the 10-12 lb bird for around 11 people (much less than the usually recommended 1.5 lbs per person). Aside from veggies and deviled eggs for appetizers, the stuffing, mashed potatoes and gravy, macaroni salad, 2 casseroles...

Thanks. Well, we will have between 11 and 14 people total (including us), so I was really hoping to go with a 16-18 lb. Now, I am debating whether to cook TWO birds separtately at 10 - 12 lbs a piece. That would make sure we would have more than enough and it would cut down on other...

Does anybody have a nice and easy, yet delicious brine recipe? I heard that the whole bird must be submerged overnight in the brine (usually in a large container). What about putting the bird in a large cooking bag, then adding the brine and tying it up, would that work? I ask cuz my fridge -...

Ahhh, but again, I live in Japan and the turkeys are imported - i.e. I doubt a Japanese butcher would be willing to dissect a turkey I bring in off the street. Nice advice tho...thanks.

Goodweed of the North, Thank you very much for your reply. I am starting to gain confidence on this again.:chef: So, do you think I should marinate it in a bryne the night before, or just as is? Also, should I stick with the smaller bird (and perhaps cook two separately) I decided to...

Unfortunately, cannot buy one of those here. I am confined to using my Japanese sized oven. Thanks anyway.

Thanks Thanks to all of you for your replies. I decided to go with a little bit smaller turkey that will give me a little more space from the oven walls to work with. Hope this works. I am now in the process of deciding whether to have another side dish or two, or to have a couple...

I hope someone can help me here... The scenerio: I live in Japan and am planning a Thanksgiving party for 12. I have decided to order a 16 - 18 lb turkey for the event. The problem: I have Japanese-sized oven (W13.5, D14.5, H9.5) that is basically an oven, microwave, grill combo. The...