Alternatives to Turkey for Thanksgiving

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

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.

 

Pan Seared Catfish over Champagne Risotto

Grilled Pork Chops 3 ways

 

Sausage Stuffed 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

Grilled Balsamic Shrimp with Roasted Vegetable Quinoa

Red Wine Pomegranate Slow Cooker Short Ribs

Bacon Stuffed Pork Loin

 

Shrimp Spaghetti Carbonara

Sweet Corn Risotto with Shrimp

Best Damn Short Ribs

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

Brown Sugar Ham Steak Recipe

Molasses Glazed Pork Tenderloin