25 Main Dishes (that aren't Turkey) for your Thanksgiving Table

Yesterday I mentioned that I build my Thanksgiving menu around the bird. Here's the truth—if there's no turkey on the table, it's just not Thanksgiving. I know that everybody probably doesn't feel the same way. And honestly, I'm totally okay with there being a second entree on the table alongside the turkey, be it vegetarian or just another meat option.

So, in honor of those rebels who go against the grain, today I'm sharing 25 recipes for main dishes that AREN'T turkey, but would still fit in nicely on your Thanksgiving table.

Beef

Bourbon and Coffee Braised Brisket with Cranberry Sauce from What Jew Wanna Eat
Cranberry Horseradish Pan-Fried Steak from Karen's Kitchen Stories
Crusted Pepper Prime Rib from Reluctant Entertainer (pictured)
Garlicky Chard Stuffed Flank Steak
Shepherd's Pie with Whipped Sweet Potatoes from The Lemon Bowl

Crusted Pepper Prime Rib by Reluctant Entertainer

Birds (other than Turkey)

Asian-inspired Braised Duck Legs
Crispy Caraway Roast Duck from No Recipes
Finger-Sucking Roasted Beer Duck from Lady and Pups
Five-Spice Rubbed Cornish Hens with Mongolian Barbecue Sauce from blackberry babe (pictured)
Roasted Braised Duck from The Woks of Life
Slow roasted Duck a l’Orange with Lingonberry Port Gravy from eat in my kitchen

Five-Spice Rubbed Cornish Hens with Mongolian Barbecue Sauce by blackberry babe

Lamb

Braised Lamb Shanks from Licking the Plate
Herb Crusted Leg of Lamb from Feasting At Home
One-Pot Greek Roast Lamb from Supergolden Bakes

Mustard Crusted Pork Chops with Bourbon Glazed Apples by Joyful Healthy Eats

Pork

Crockpot Balsamic Brown Sugar-Glazed Pork Tenderloin
Mustard Crusted Pork Chops with Bourbon Glazed Apples from Joyful Healthy Eats (pictured)
Pork Tenderloin with Balsamic Fig Sauce from Lemons For Lulu
Roasted Walnut and Bourbon Pork Tenderloin from blackberry babe
Slow Cooker Apple-Cranberry Bourbon BBQ Pork Loin Roast from Frugal Foodie Mama

Spiralized Root Vegetable Casserole with Vegan Shallot Alfredo Sauce by Steph in Thyme

Fish

Citrus Stuffed Whole Roasted Fish from O&O Eats
Pan Seared Salmon with Garlicky Swiss Chard from The Lemon Bowl
Roasted Salmon with Burgundy-Balsamic Glaze

Meatless

Baked Tofu Steaks with Mushroom Gravy from Veggie Belly
Pumpkin, Sage, and Leek Lasagna from Thyme for Cooking
Spiralized Root Vegetable Casserole with Vegan Shallot Alfredo Sauce from Steph in Thyme (pictured)


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