Beyond the Bird: Alternatives to Thanksgiving Turkey
Thanksgiving dinner is usually turkey’s time to shine, but sometimes it’s nice to get a little more creative with your main dish and break with tradition just a bit. Don’t worry, you can still serve a juicy turkey at your dinner for those holiday purists, but why not also add an alternative Thanksgiving recipe to the celebration? You and your guests may be thankful for another delicious option and a new experience to try. And who knows, it may become a new tradition.
Whether you’re skipping the bird or just looking to shake things up a bit, here are a few turkey alternatives for Thanksgiving you’re sure to love.
Lamb
Lamb with Hoisin Cabernet Sauce
Roasted Lamb Chops with Mint Chimichurri
Pork
Apple Stuffed Glazed Pork Chops
Pork Crown Roast with Cranberry Walnut Stuffing and Harvest Vegetables
Roasted Bacon Enrobed Barbecue Pork Loin
Slow Cooked Pork Shoulder with Sweet Peppers and Leek
Duck
Steak
Grass-Fed Hanger Steak with Cilantro Chimichurri
Cornish Hen
Coconut Curry Cornish Game Hen
Seafood
Soy Ginger Steamed Pompano Fish
Vegetarian
Stuffed Squash Blossoms with Romesco
The Whole Enchilada — Turducken
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