Alternatives to Turkey for Thanksgiving

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Alternatives to Turkey for Thanksgiving.

I asked my Facebook fans what they serve for Thanksgiving. A large number of them don’t cook a large turkey for varying reasons. I saw the need to offer you Alternatives to Turkey for Thanksgiving as a result of that.

If you’re looking for a break from tradition this holiday season, try one or more of these delicious recipes. 

Alternatives to turkey for Thanksgiving

Alternatives to Turkey for Thanksgiving

Turkey may be the classic main course but that certainly doesn’t mean that you have to serve it! Maybe it is for diet reasons, maybe it’s because you have so many dinners to attend and get tired of turkey, or may you simply do not like turkey. A big bird centerpiece isn’t required for a festive holiday. Whatever the reason you prefer not to have turkey this holiday season, there is no reason you should feel like you have to serve one. I’ve curated plenty of alternatives that will make you and your guests just as enthusiastic.

Read on for those recipes, and even more alternatives to turkey for Thanksgiving dinner.

Boneless Prime Rib Roast with Au Jus. Alternatives to Turkey for Thanksgiving
Boneless Prime Rib Roast with Au Jus.

 

Ideal for entertaining and holidays. Alternatives to Turkey for Thanksgiving
Perfect Medium Rare Oven Roasted Prime Rib

Pan Seared Catfish over Champagne Risotto

Pan Seared Catfish over Champagne Risotto

Grilled Pork Chops 3 ways

Grilled Pork Chops 3 Ways. Alternatives to Turkey for Thanksgiving
Grilled Pork Chops 3 Ways.

 

Sausage Stuffed Pork Loin

Stuffed Smoked Pork Loin
Stuffed Smoked Pork Loin

While seafood might seem outside of the box for Thanksgiving, some historians believe the original Thanksgiving feast consisted many of seafood.

Seafood Pasta Bake

Seafood Pasta

Grilled Balsamic Shrimp with Roasted Vegetable Quinoa

Grilled Balsamic Shrimp Roasted Vegetable Quinoa

Red Wine Pomegranate Slow Cooker Short Ribs

Red Wine Pomegranate Slow Cooker short Ribs

Bacon Stuffed Pork Loin

 Bacon and Pear Stuffed Pork Loin
Bacon and Pear Stuffed Pork Loin

 

Shrimp Spaghetti Carbonara

Shrimp Spaghetti Carbonara Shrimp. Alternatives to Turkey for Thanksgiving

Sweet Corn Risotto with Shrimp

Sweet Corn Bacon Shrimp Risotto. Alternatives to Turkey for Thanksgiving

Best Damn Short Ribs

Best Damn Short Ribs. Alternatives to Turkey for Thanksgiving

Ham with all its warm, rich flavors is perfect to carve tableside at Thanksgiving. Leftovers make delectable sandwiches too!

Brown Sugar Ham Steak Recipe

Brown Sugar Ham Steak Recipe. Alternatives to Turkey for Thanksgiving

Molasses Glazed Pork Tenderloin

Pork Tenderloin

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4 Comments

  1. We are staying home this year and it will just be the two of us. A turkey is way too big for the two of us (unless we can find a small one!) so we may do a chicken. LOVE these options, Paula!

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