25 Unique Ways to Prepare a Thanksgiving Turkey
Check out this roundup with lots of ideas on how to prepare a Thanksgiving turkey. You’ll love these unique Thanksgiving turkey recipes!
Hey y’all, Tiffany here with some unique ways to prepare a Thanksgiving turkey!
Sometimes Thanksgiving dinner can seem repetitive with the same foods every year. I personally don’t mind eating the same thing, but Phillip really enjoys experimenting with foods and trying new things.
With my Crohn’s disease, I have to be careful about the things I eat. I typically end up sticking with bland foods like mashed potatoes, stuffing, and pumpkin pie. Phillip loves to eat out and try new foods, so we try to find a balance. Thanksgiving is the perfect way to do that!
For that reason, we decided to go hunting for some different ways to prepare our turkey this Thanksgiving. There are some great recipes in this list! They go perfectly with this Fresh Cranberry Salad.
As you get ready for Thanksgiving, don’t forget to order some turkey oven bags! They make cleanup SO much easier.
Happy eating!
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Unique Thanksgiving Turkey Ideas
Smoked Apple Cider Turkey {Juicy & Delicious}
This Smoked Apple Cider Turkey is definitely one of the most flavorful and delicious turkeys that we have ever made. Injecting the marinade really flavors the whole turkey and helps keep it moist and juicy. It is a great main course for any holiday dinner or for a family gathering.
Orange-Ginger Glazed Turkey
Orange-Ginger Glazed Turkey is an incredibly flavorful and unique take on Thanksgiving turkey. Enjoy this simple and easy flavor scheme to level up your feast!
Succulent Smoked Turkey Recipe
We all know there has to be turkey on the table for Thanksgiving, but if you are like me, you find turkey in the oven kind of dry. This succulent Smoked Turkey is the perfect recipe for your Thanksgiving dinner! You may not have any leftovers!
Cherry Chestnut Turkey Roulade - with Red Wine Soaked Cherry Sauce
This turkey roulade is stuffed with tart cherries, chestnuts and herbs. It’s topped with a red wine soaked cherry sauce and makes for a beautiful (and easy!) holiday dish.
BACON WRAPPED TURKEY BREAST STUFFED WITH PEAR HASH
You may never want to cook a whole turkey for Thanksgiving again after trying this turkey breast. Stuffed with pear harsh and wrapped in bacon, what more could you want?
Thanksgiving Stuffed Turkey Breasts For Two - Homemade In The Kitchen
When roasting a whole turkey is too much food, make Thanksgiving Stuffed Turkey Breast For Two with caramelized onion cranberry stuffing and turkey pan gravy.
Buttery Roasted Turkey Thighs
Instead of trying to cook a whole turkey for that holiday meal, make these buttery Roasted Turkey Thighs. Seasoned with honey and spicy harissa (spicy pepper) paste, these thighs are sure to be a hit for a family dinner!
Peach-Glazed Roasted Turkey Breast
This Peach-Glazed Roasted Turkey Breast is a perfect summer dish for the everyday meal or to serve at a barbecue. The end result is juicy turkey, full of fresh summer flavour with a perfectly crisp skin.
Citrus & Rosemary Roasted Turkey Breast - Frugal Mom Eh!
This Citrus & Rosemary Roasted Turkey Breast combines the fresh flavours of citrus fruit with the aroma of fresh herbs for a delicious turkey that easily feeds a small crowd. I used stem and leaf Clementines, Meyer lemons and blood oranges to create a flavour profile suited to a spring meal – a dish worthy of your family Easter dinner table.
The BEST Citrus Tea-Glazed Roasted Turkey
When it comes to making the perfect roasted turkey, it doesn’t get much better than this Citrus Tea-Glazed Roasted Turkey recipe. It truly is the best! Not only does it taste delicious, but the citrus tea-glaze adds a slightly sweet flavor and beautiful visual that will impress your guests this holiday season!
Delicious Garbage Can Turkey Recipe » Homemade Heather
Would you believe me if I told you that this garbage can turkey recipe makes for one of the best turkeys that I have ever tasted?!
Roasted Turkey Breast with Garlic and Herbs
This roasted turkey breast is coated in a savory garlic and herb butter, then baked to golden brown perfection.
Thanksgiving Roast Turkey with Maple Glaze
With Thanksgiving right around the corner, t Thanksgiving Roast Turkey with Maple Glaze had to make an appearance. This turkey has been a family favorite for the last few years and has the most delicious flavor. This turkey is brined so the meat stays moist and then roasted to perfection. It's finished off with a maple glaze so the skin is beautifully crispy and makes for amazing drippings.
Roast Turkey with Apple Cider Brine - Flavor Mosaic
This Roast Turkey with Apple Cider Brine is our family’s recipe for a moist, juicy, and golden roast turkey for our Thanksgiving or holiday table. The secret to this turkey recipe is the Apple Cider Brine and lots of butter.
Slow Cooker Turkey with Cranberry Quinoa Dressing
his Slow Cooker Turkey breast with Quinoa Cranberry Dressing is the perfect special meal for a small gathering. It feeds up to 6 people, but it's perfect for 4 if you want leftover turkey sandwiches (and who doesn't?!)
Five Spice Turkey {Asian Inspired Thanksgiving}
Five spice turkey with sticky rice is an Asian inspired Thanksgiving meal that your family will love!
Dry Brined Turkey
This dry brined turkey is coated in a blend of salt, herbs and spices, then roasted to golden brown perfection.
Pavochon with Mofongo Stuffing
Pavochon is a turkey seasoned like a Puerto Rican lechon and filled with a garlicky plantain mashed stuffing. Chicken-friendly, too!
Grilled Spatchcock Turkey with Yucatan Dry Rub {90 Minutes Grill Time}
This Grilled Yucatan Spatchcock Turkey will be the showcase of your Thanksgiving table. The quick and easy brine combined with flavors of the Yucatan region of Mexico make this one a family favorite.
Deep Fried Turkey
This deep fried turkey is brined in a mixture of herbs and citrus, then fried to golden brown perfection.
Spatchcock Turkey
Spatchcock Turkey is a quick way to roast turkey. Butterflying a turkey makes it cook fast while the meat comes out extra juicy with crispy skin!
Air Fryer Turkey Legs (Gluten Free)
This air fryer turkey legs recipe will walk you through how to cook gluten free, air-fried turkey legs that are deliciously crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside.
Instant Pot Turkey Breast
Cook your Thanksgiving Turkey in an instant pot to free up space in the oven for baked goods and side dishes! It cooks quickly and comes out fork tender every time!
How to Smoke a Turkey on Your Traeger - Smoked Meat Sunday
If you’re like most folks, turkey is going to be on your table at some point during the holidays. Turkey can be really tasty if it’s cooked right, and it can be easy to prepare too. If you’re wondering how to make Traeger Smoked Turkey, you’re in the right place.
Red Wine Turkey Recipe
Make the juiciest, most beautiful brown turkey ever with this red wine brine recipe! Perfect for Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner.
Sriracha Beer Injected Cajun Turkey Recipe
Looking to spice up the holidays? Try this Cajun rubbed Turkey that’s been in injected with Sriracha beer. Flavorful, tender meat with a hint of spice.
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