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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. 
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A collage of Four Alternatives to Cooking a Whole Thanksgiving Turkey

 

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

 

     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:

 

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

 

    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

   

    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!

 Holiday Pork Roast with Cranberry Sauce:

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

 

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