How can I cook my turkey so that it comes out moist and tender?
figure on 2 servings of one dish per person.depending on what is being made you just want to double the amountweddings are one of those times that people get together and eat and drink a lotbuffets are always a good choice for small weddings.
Go to a good bookstore with a pad and pencilLook at the cookbooks that specifically feature foods for crowdsCheck similar recipes to what you are making, then check and write down how much they are making for what size groupsThey always say how much the recipe makes and how many it will feedIf you feel unsure, you can make a little more than what they are listing.
by small i'm assuming 60-80 guestsis that right? give a reasonable amount but you don't have to always round up or assume that people will eat a lotit's a wedding, not a feast!!! just give then a decent portion and arrange it in a way that makes it look elegant so that they can't complaini don't know if you're doing courses or a buffet but if you're doing a buffet, you don't have to make a lotjust put out a lot of options and people will never complain that there's not enough food.
here is how you WILL DO THIS GET YOUR PEN AND PAPER RIGHT appetizers look at 5 oz per person 50 people 15.62 lb so make it 16 pounds small side salad 4oz salad vegetables 3.5 oz per plate 11 pounds so make 12 pounds starch 4 oz per plate 12.5 pounds so make 13 pounds entree 7.5 oz23.50 pounds so make 25 pounds slice of pie or ice cream 4 oz plus you still have the wedding cake about 3 or 4 ounces that comes to 32 oz plate that is two pound of food that is great if the food is cook good that is more that enough food for every no one will really complain you might get uncle Jasper but he's never happy any question email me backhave fun cooking I do this every day
One of the most fail proof ways of cooking a turkey and keeping it moist is in one of those plastic bags you buy at the storeIt locks in the juices and allows it to cook more evenlyI create a paste with poultry seasoning (or whatever season you prefer) and a little spray on butter , salt pepper (stir together) and rub directly on turkey (inside and out) and it comes out quite flavorful, and colorful as wellYou can also layer a roasting pan with heavy aluminum foil and put lid over turkey with a top layer of foil and this creates moisture too.
