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Article updated: 11/13/2012 10:43 AM

Thanksgiving by the numbers

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Federal guidelines state that your turkey is safe to eat when the innermost part of the thigh reaches 165 degrees. Some people say thigh meat tastes better at 170 degrees. If the turkey is stuffed, the stuffing must also reach 165 degrees.

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Let's all give thanks for Associated Press Food Editor J.M. Hirsch. He took one for the turkey team and did the math for you, sorting out all the numbers you need, from how many people different size turkeys feed to how many pounds of carrots and cans of cranberry sauce you'll want for making sure your crowd leaves the table stuffed.
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