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26 Thanksgiving Alternatives For People Who Hate Turkey

November 2, 2017 at 6:19 AM

A Thanksgiving turkey isn’t everyone’s game. This year, it might be nice to let another meat like beef, lamb or pork shine instead.

These carnivorous entrees look just as momentous as an imposing roast turkey, but without the “I-eat-this-meat-every-day-for-lunch” vibes. They’ll have you and your guests gobbling for more.

Roasted Rack of Lamb with Basil Goat Cheese Sauce

<strong>Get the <a href="https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/roasted-rack-lamb-basil-goat-cheese-sauce/" target="_blank">Roasted Rack of Lamb with Basil Goat Cheese Sauce recipe</a> from Half Baked Harvest</strong> — Get the Roasted Rack of Lamb with Basil Goat Cheese Sauce recipe from Half Baked Harvest

Crock-Pot Bacon Wrapped Beef Tenderloin With Balsamic Glaze

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.aspicyperspective.com/2012/12/beef-tenderloin-recipe-balsamic-glaze.html" target="_blank" data-beacon-parsed="true">Crock-Pot Bacon Wrapped Beef Tenderloin With Balsamic Glaze recipe</a> from A Spicy Perspective</strong> — Get the Crock-Pot Bacon Wrapped Beef Tenderloin With Balsamic Glaze recipe from A Spicy Perspective

Slow-Cooker Herbed Balsamic Pork Roast

<strong>Get the<a href="http://cafejohnsonia.com/2013/01/slow-cooker-herbed-balsamic-pork-roast.html" target="_blank" data-beacon-parsed="true"> Slow-Cooker Herbed Balsamic Pork Roast recipe</a> from Cafe Johnsonia</strong><a href="https://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/11/09/turkey-alternatives-thanksgiving_n_2093511.html#3137446" data-beacon-parsed="true"></a> — Get the Slow-Cooker Herbed Balsamic Pork Roast recipe from Cafe Johnsonia

Coffee Rubbed Prime Rib Roast with Roasted Garlic Gorgonzola Butter

<strong>Get the <a href="https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/coffee-rubbed-prime-rib-roast-roasted-garlic-gorgonzola-butter/" target="_blank">Coffee Rubbed Prime Rib Roast with Roasted Garlic Gorgonzola Butter recipe</a> from Half Baked Harvest</strong> — Get the Coffee Rubbed Prime Rib Roast with Roasted Garlic Gorgonzola Butter recipe from Half Baked Harvest

Mini Beef Wellingtons

<strong>Get the <a href="http://iamafoodblog.com/mini-beef-wellingtons/" target="_blank">Mini Beef Wellingtons recipe</a> from I Am A Food Blog</strong> — Get the Mini Beef Wellingtons recipe from I Am A Food Blog

Baked Ham with Brown Sugar Glaze

<strong>Get the <a href="https://www.aspicyperspective.com/baked-ham-brown-sugar-ham-glaze/?utm_source=feedblitz&utm_medium=FeedBlitzRss&utm_campaign=aspicyperspective" target="_blank">Baked Ham with Brown Sugar Glaze recipe</a> from A Spicy Perspective</strong> — Get the Baked Ham with Brown Sugar Glaze recipe from A Spicy Perspective

Maple Mustard Roasted Chicken

<strong>Get the <a href="http://cafejohnsonia.com/2013/11/how-to-maple-mustard-roasted-chicken-recipe.html" target="_blank" data-beacon-parsed="true">Maple Mustard Roasted Chicken recipe</a> from Cafe Johnsonia</strong><a href="https://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/08/19/roast-chicken-recipes_n_6922528.html#5949318" data-beacon-parsed="true"></a> — Get the Maple Mustard Roasted Chicken recipe from Cafe Johnsonia

Cranberry Pot Roast

<strong>Get the<a href="http://www.feastingathome.com/2014/11/cranberry-pot-roast.html" target="_blank" data-beacon-parsed="true"> Cranberry Pot Roast recipe</a> from Feasting at Home</strong><a href="https://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/11/09/turkey-alternatives-thanksgiving_n_2093511.html#4562512" data-beacon-parsed="true"></a> — Get the Cranberry Pot Roast recipe from Feasting at Home

Roasted Game Hens

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.aspicyperspective.com/2011/11/alternative-thanksgiving-ideas.html" target="_blank" data-beacon-parsed="true">Roasted Game Hens recipe</a> from A Spicy Perspective</strong><a href="https://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/11/09/turkey-alternatives-thanksgiving_n_2093511.html#3137449" data-beacon-parsed="true"></a> — Get the Roasted Game Hens recipe from A Spicy Perspective

Stuffed Pork Tenderloin

<strong>Get the <a href="http://chaosinthekitchen.com/2013/11/stuffed-pork-tenderloin/" target="_blank">Stuffed Pork Tenderloin recipe</a> from Chaos in the Kitchen</strong> — Get the Stuffed Pork Tenderloin recipe from Chaos in the Kitchen

Raspberry Balsamic And Pecan Encrusted Rack Of Lamb

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.adventures-in-cooking.com/2011/11/raspberry-balsamic-and-pecan-encrusted.html" target="_blank" data-beacon-parsed="true">Raspberry Balsamic and Pecan Encrusted Rack of Lamb recipe</a> from Adventures in Cooking</strong> — Get the Raspberry Balsamic and Pecan Encrusted Rack of Lamb recipe from Adventures in Cooking

Bourbon Honey Glazed Ham

<strong>Get the <a href="http://goodiegodmother.com/bourbon-honey-glazed-ham/" target="_blank">Bourbon Honey Glazed Ham recipe</a> from Goodie Godmother</strong> — Get the Bourbon Honey Glazed Ham recipe from Goodie Godmother

Roast Chicken with Yams, Oranges and Blue Moon

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.adventures-in-cooking.com/2012/10/roast-chicken-with-yams-oranges-blue.html" target="_blank" data-beacon-parsed="true">Roast Chicken with Yams, Oranges and Blue Moon recipe</a> with Adventures in Cooking</strong><a href="https://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/08/19/roast-chicken-recipes_n_6922528.html#5949332" data-beacon-parsed="true"></a> — Get the Roast Chicken with Yams, Oranges and Blue Moon recipe with Adventures in Cooking

Rabbit In Mustard Sauce

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/rabbit_in_mustard_sauce/" data-beacon-parsed="true">Rabbit In Mustard Sauce recipe</a> from Simply Recipes</strong><a href="https://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/11/09/turkey-alternatives-thanksgiving_n_2093511.html#3137450" data-beacon-parsed="true"></a> — Get the Rabbit In Mustard Sauce recipe from Simply Recipes

Beef Wellington With Green Peppercorn Sauce

<strong>Get the <a href="https://eatlittlebird.com/beef-wellington/" target="_blank">Beef Wellington With Green Peppercorn Sauce recipe</a> from Eat, Little Bird</strong> — Get the Beef Wellington With Green Peppercorn Sauce recipe from Eat, Little Bird

Pork Tenderloin With Thyme-Fennel Spice Rub And Cider Cream Sauce

<strong>Get the <a href="http://cafejohnsonia.com/2014/02/pork-tenderloin-thyme-fennel-spice-rub-cider-cream-sauce.html" target="_blank" data-beacon-parsed="true">Pork Tenderloin with Thyme-Fennel Spice Rub and Cider Cream Sauce recipe</a> from Cafe Johnsonia</strong><a href="https://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/11/09/turkey-alternatives-thanksgiving_n_2093511.html#4562454" data-beacon-parsed="true"></a> — Get the Pork Tenderloin with Thyme-Fennel Spice Rub and Cider Cream Sauce recipe from Cafe Johnsonia

Classic Prime Rib

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/prime_rib/" target="_blank" data-beacon-parsed="true">Classic Prime Rib recipe</a> from Simply Recipes</strong> — Get the Classic Prime Rib recipe from Simply Recipes

Sticky Glazed Asian Ham

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.foodiecrush.com/2013/04/things-arent-always-what-they-seem-to-be-sticky-glazed-asian-ham/" target="_blank" data-beacon-parsed="true">Sticky Glazed Asian Ham recipe </a>from Foodie Crush</strong><a href="https://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/11/09/turkey-alternatives-thanksgiving_n_2093511.html#3137440" data-beacon-parsed="true"></a> — Get the Sticky Glazed Asian Ham recipe from Foodie Crush

Stuffed Flank Steak With Prosciutto And Wild Mushrooms

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.aspicyperspective.com/2012/01/stuffed-flank-steak.html" target="_blank" data-beacon-parsed="true">Stuffed Flank Steak With Prosciutto And Wild Mushrooms recipe</a> from A Spicy Perspective</strong><a href="https://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/11/09/turkey-alternatives-thanksgiving_n_2093511.html#3137451" data-beacon-parsed="true"></a> — Get the Stuffed Flank Steak With Prosciutto And Wild Mushrooms recipe from A Spicy Perspective

Roasted Beef Tenderloin with Mushrooms and White Wine Cream Sauce

<strong>Get the <a href="https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/roasted-beef-tenderloin-with-mushrooms-and-white-wine-cream-sauce/" target="_blank">Roasted Beef Tenderloin with Mushrooms and White Wine Cream Sauce recipe</a> from Half Baked Harvest</strong> — Get the Roasted Beef Tenderloin with Mushrooms and White Wine Cream Sauce recipe from Half Baked Harvest

Prime Rib Roast With Red Wine Jus

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.steamykitchen.com/12516-perfect-prime-rib-roast-au-jus-recipe.html" target="_blank" data-beacon-parsed="true">Prime Rib Roast With Red Wine Jus recipe</a> from Steamy Kitchen</strong><a href="https://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/11/09/turkey-alternatives-thanksgiving_n_2093511.html#3137448" data-beacon-parsed="true"></a> — Get the Prime Rib Roast With Red Wine Jus recipe from Steamy Kitchen

Chipotle Pineapple Jerk Glazed Ham

<strong>Get the <a href="https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/chipotle-pineapple-jerk-glazed-ham/" target="_blank">Chipotle Pineapple Jerk Glazed Ham recipe</a> from Half Baked Harvest</strong> — Get the Chipotle Pineapple Jerk Glazed Ham recipe from Half Baked Harvest

Pancetta Wrapped Pork Tenderloin

<strong>Get the <a href="https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/pancetta-wrapped-pork-tenderloin/" target="_blank">Pancetta Wrapped Pork Tenderloin recipe</a> from Half Baked Harvest</strong> — Get the Pancetta Wrapped Pork Tenderloin recipe from Half Baked Harvest

Roast Chicken With Persimmons And Sage

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.adventures-in-cooking.com/2014/01/roast-chicken-with-persimmons-sage.html" target="_blank" data-beacon-parsed="true">Roast Chicken with Persimmons and Sage recipe</a> from Adventures in Cooking</strong> — Get the Roast Chicken with Persimmons and Sage recipe from Adventures in Cooking

Slow Cooker Bacon Wrapped Pork Loin

<strong>Get the <a href="http://damndelicious.net/2015/12/14/slow-cooker-bacon-wrapped-pork-loin/" target="_blank">Slow Cooker Bacon Wrapped Pork Loin recipe</a> from Damn Delicious</strong> — Get the Slow Cooker Bacon Wrapped Pork Loin recipe from Damn Delicious

Coffee-Crusted Beef Tenderloin with Red Wine Jus

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.thecrepesofwrath.com/2015/11/04/coffee-crusted-beef-tenderloin/" target="_blank">Coffee-Crusted Beef Tenderloin with Red Wine Jus recipe</a> from The Crepes of Wrath</strong> — Get the Coffee-Crusted Beef Tenderloin with Red Wine Jus recipe from The Crepes of Wrath

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Maple Sage Rubbed Turkey

<strong>Get the <a href="http://cafejohnsonia.com/2015/10/maple-sage-spice-rub-how-to-dry-brine-turkey.html">Maple Sage Rubbed Turkey recipe</a> from Cafe Johnsonia</strong> — Get the Maple Sage Rubbed Turkey recipe from Cafe Johnsonia

Applewood Smoked Turkey

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.howsweeteats.com/2013/11/applewood-smoked-turkey-with-cider-bourbon-gravy/#_a5y_p=1083708">Applewood Smoked Turkey recipe</a> from How Sweet It Is</strong> — Get the Applewood Smoked Turkey recipe from How Sweet It Is

Herb And Butter Roasted Turkey

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.halfbakedharvest.com/herb-and-butter-roasted-turkey-with-white-wine-pan-gravy/">Herb and Butter Roasted Turkey recipe</a> from Half Baked Harvest</strong> — Get the Herb and Butter Roasted Turkey recipe from Half Baked Harvest

Buffalo Roasted Turkey

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.foodiecrush.com/2014/11/buffalo-roasted-turkey/" target="_blank">Buffalo Roasted Turkey recipe</a> from Foodie Crush</strong> — Get the Buffalo Roasted Turkey recipe from Foodie Crush

Classic Roast Turkey

<strong>Get the <a href="http://thewoksoflife.com/2014/11/grandpas-perfect-thanksgiving-turkey/">Classic Roast Turkey recipe</a> from The Woks of Life</strong> — Get the Classic Roast Turkey recipe from The Woks of Life

Herb Butter Rotisserie Turkey

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.foodiecrush.com/herb-butter-rotisserie-turkey/" target="_blank">Herb Butter Rotisserie Turkey recipe</a> from Foodie Crush</strong> — Get the Herb Butter Rotisserie Turkey recipe from Foodie Crush

Cranberry And White Wine Brined Turkey

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.abeautifulmess.com/2014/11/my-foolproof-turkey-gravy-tips.html" target="_blank">Cranberry And White Wine Brined Turkey recipe</a> from A Beautiful Mess</strong> — Get the Cranberry And White Wine Brined Turkey recipe from A Beautiful Mess

Lemon Rosemary Roast Turkey

<strong>Get the <a href="http://eclecticrecipes.com/lemon-rosemary-roast-turkey">Lemon Rosemary Roast Turkey recipe</a> from Eclectic Recipes</strong> — Get the Lemon Rosemary Roast Turkey recipe from Eclectic Recipes

Roast Turkey With Herb Compound Butter

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.annies-eats.com/2014/11/12/roast-turkey-with-herb-compound-butter/" target="_blank">Roast Turkey with Herb Compound Butter recipe</a> from Annie's Eats</strong> — Get the Roast Turkey with Herb Compound Butter recipe from Annie's Eats

Roast Turkey With Pears And Sage

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.adventures-in-cooking.com/2012/11/roast-turkey-with-pears-sage.html" target="_blank">Roast Turkey with Pears & Sage recipe</a> from Adventures in Cooking</strong> — Get the Roast Turkey with Pears & Sage recipe from Adventures in Cooking

Easy Roast Turkey

<strong>Get the <a href="http://boulderlocavore.com/easy-roast-turkey/" target="_blank">Easy Roast Turkey recipe</a> from Boulder Locavore</strong> — Get the Easy Roast Turkey recipe from Boulder Locavore

Juicy Roast Turkey Breast

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.foodiecrush.com/2013/01/juicy-roast-turkey-breast-and-friday-faves/" target="_blank">Juicy Roast Turkey Breast recipe </a>from Foodie Crush</strong> — Get the Juicy Roast Turkey Breast recipe from Foodie Crush

Smoked Turkey

<strong>Get the <a href="http://chaosinthekitchen.com/2009/11/smoked-thanksgiving-turkey/">Smoked Turkey recipe </a>from Chaos in the Kitchen</strong> — Get the Smoked Turkey recipe from Chaos in the Kitchen

Deep-Fried Turkey

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/food-52/how-to-deep-fry-a-turkey_b_4270461.html?" target="_blank">Deep-Fried Turkey recipe</a> from Food52</strong> — Get the Deep-Fried Turkey recipe from Food52

BBQ Turkey With Mustard Sauce

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/bbq_turkey_with_mustard_sauce/" target="_blank">BBQ Turkey With Mustard Sauce recipe </a>from Simply Recipes</strong> — Get the BBQ Turkey With Mustard Sauce recipe from Simply Recipes

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