Description
A comprehensive guide to preparing a classic Thanksgiving feast with essential make-ahead tips to ensure a stress-free holiday.
Ingredients
- Turkey (12-14 lbs)
- Salt
- Pepper
- Butter (1 cup)
- Garlic (4 cloves)
- Onion (1 large)
- Carrots (2 medium)
- Celery (2 stalks)
- Fresh herbs (rosemary, thyme, sage)
- Stuffing mix (1 box)
- Chicken broth (4 cups)
- Green beans (1 lb)
- Cranberries (fresh or frozen, 12 oz)
- Pumpkin pie (1)
- Whipped cream (for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare the turkey by brining it overnight with salt and water.
- Make the stuffing a day ahead and refrigerate it.
- Chop vegetables for the turkey and stuffing in advance.
- Roast the turkey on Thanksgiving morning and let it rest before carving.
- Prepare green beans by blanching them and then sautéing with garlic.
- Make cranberry sauce a day before and chill it.
- Bake the pumpkin pie a day ahead and serve with whipped cream.
Notes
- Brining the turkey enhances its flavor and moisture.
- Make sure to let the turkey rest for at least 30 minutes before carving.
- Use fresh herbs for better flavor in stuffing and turkey.
- Prepare as many dishes as possible in advance to reduce stress on the day of the feast.
- Prep Time: 2 hours
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 1500
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 70g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 30g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 150g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 80g
- Cholesterol: 200mg