11 Thanksgiving Mains Everyone Will Be Talking About
Planning your Thanksgiving menu and need some main course ideas? This collection of Thanksgiving mains includes classics like turkey and ham and some not-so-traditional mains that you’ll love!
You’ll have so many different recipes to choose from for your Thanksgiving celebration, such as herb roasted turkey, maple glazed ham, apple pork chops, and more.
Herb Roasted Turkey
This herb roasted turkey recipe comes out perfectly juicy and is so easy to make. The turkey is covered in fresh herb butter, resulting in the most flavorful turkey you’ll ever try.
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Maple Glazed Ham
Made with only five ingredients, this mouthwatering maple glazed ham will impress everyone at the Thanksgiving table. Plus, it only takes 5 minutes to prep, talk about easy!
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Crockpot Turkey Breast with Cranberry Sauce
If you’re cooking for a smaller group on Thanksgiving, this simple Crockpot turkey breast recipe with cranberry sauce is a wonderful option.
Cooking cranberry sauce with the turkey is brilliant because the drippings give it even more flavor.
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Pineapple Glazed Ham
If you want a showstopping main for your Thanksgiving feast, make this delicious pineapple glazed ham. The homemade glaze is made with pineapple juice, rum, brown sugar, cloves, and more.
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Smoked Turkey
If you have a smoker, this turkey recipe is calling your name. The turkey is covered in a homemade BBQ rub, or you can also use store-bought.
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Roasted Turkey Drumsticks
Turkey drumsticks are a great alternative for people who don’t want the hassle of making a whole turkey. Unlike a turkey that takes hours and hours to make, these turkey drumsticks are ready in about an hour.
Not only that, you can also make this recipe alongside a whole turkey if you’re serving a huge group.
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Cranberry Balsamic Roast Beef
You can use a slow cooker or Dutch oven to cook this cranberry balsamic roast beef dish. Plus, it only takes 10 minutes to prep.
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Pressure Cooker Pork Loin with Bourbon Apple Sauce
If you have an Instant Pot, you’ll want to make this delicious pork loin with a flavorful bourbon apple sauce.
It has a touch of brown sugar, which perfectly complements the pork and apple flavors.
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Roasted Turkey
You’ll want to make this delicious recipe if you love crispy turkey skin. It’s made with minimal ingredients and will be your new go-to turkey recipe.
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Apple Pork Chops
These tender pork chops are cooked in butter and a yummy apple cider based sauce.
Some swaps and variations are included, such as using pears instead of apples, which would be delicious, too.
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Instant Pot Turkey Breast with Gravy
This simple turkey breast and gravy recipe is ready in just an hour. Since the turkey cooks in the instant pot, it comes out super tender.
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Turkey Breast with Gravy
