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Four Alternatives to Cooking a Whole Thanksgiving Turkey


During the holidays, turkey is the star of the show. I have a great recipe for Dry Brining a Turkey, but sometimes people don’ want or need a whole turkey for Thanksgiving, which is why I came up with Four Alternatives to Cooking a Whole Thanksgiving Turkey. They are great options for a smaller crowd, or you can double, triple of eben quadruple the recipes to feed a large party.Β 
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A collage of Four Alternatives to Cooking a Whole Thanksgiving Turkey

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Four Alternatives to Cooking a Whole Thanksgiving Turkey:

  1. Let’s start with this simple meal that feeds four. It’s easy to make, delicious, and feels like a Thanksgiving meal. This recipes is easily doubled and the leftoeers are delicious!

Swedish Turkey Meatballs with Potatoes, Gravy and Lingonberry Jam

A white plate filled with Turkey Meatballs, mashed potatoes, and gravy with a small bowl of jam and herbs

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Β  Β  Β 2. If you’re a white meat lover, this next one is for you! Made in 40 minutes, tender, juicy and easy to clean up!

Easy Herbed Turkey Tenderloins:

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Two turkey tenderloins garnished with chives on white platter with serving fork and thyme above

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Β  Β  3. Don’t worry dark meat fans, I have not forgotten you. Buttery, flavorful and made in 1 hour and 20 minutes!

Easy Roasted Herb Turkey Thighs

Roasted turkey thighs in black cast iron pan with herbs and dish towle in background

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Β  Β  4. Last but not least, this turkey alternative is for those of you that really don’t love turkey at all but want a meal that looks and tastes like a holiday main course!

Β Holiday Pork Roast with Cranberry Sauce:

Shredded pork roast with cranberry sauce on grey platter with herbs in the background

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Need More Thanksgiving Recipes?Β 

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