Description
Thanksgiving in the South is a heartwarming celebration filled with cherished traditions and delicious flavors. This Southern Thanksgiving Menu combines classic dishes like juicy turkey, savory cornbread stuffing, and sweet potato pie, creating an unforgettable feast that will delight your family and friends. With easy-to-follow recipes, you can bring warmth and joy to your table, making memories that last long after the last slice of pecan pie is gone.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12–14 lb fresh turkey
- 4 cups homemade cornbread (crumbled)
- 3 cups firm sweet potatoes (about 3 medium-sized)
- 1 lb fresh green beans
- 2 cups fresh cranberries
- 1 cup sugar (for cranberry sauce)
- 1 cup pecans
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup corn syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Rinse turkey under cold water, pat dry.
- Season turkey inside and out with salt, pepper, and herbs; let sit.
- For stuffing, crumble cooled cornbread into a bowl; add sautéed onions/celery mixed with broth until moist.
- Pierce sweet potatoes with a fork, wrap in foil, and bake for about 45 minutes until tender.
- In a skillet, sauté green beans with olive oil and minced garlic for about 5 minutes until vibrant.
- Simmer cranberries with sugar and orange juice over medium heat for about 15 minutes until thickened.
- For pecan pie, mix pecans with eggs, sugar, vanilla extract, corn syrup; pour into unbaked crust and bake for about 60 minutes.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 180 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (400g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 75g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg