Description
Thanksgiving is a time for family and friends to gather and celebrate with a Southern twist. This Southern Thanksgiving Menu features a succulent roasted turkey, tangy cranberry sauce, and rich cornbread stuffing, delivering comforting flavors that warm the heart. Each dish not only delights the palate but also creates lasting memories around the table. With easy-to-follow recipes and vibrant ingredients, this culinary experience will have everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole turkey (12–14 lbs)
- 2 cups fresh cranberries
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1 cup unsalted butter (divided)
- ½ cup sugar
- ½ cup toasted pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Rinse turkey under cold water and pat dry.
- Rub softened butter over turkey skin; season with salt, pepper, and herbs.
- In a saucepan, combine cranberries, sugar, and water; cook until berries pop.
- Mix cornmeal, flour, baking powder, sugar, milk, eggs, and melted butter in a bowl; bake until golden brown.
- Sauté onion and celery in butter; mix with crumbled cornbread and chicken broth to make stuffing.
- Roast turkey breast-side up for about 13 minutes per pound; baste occasionally.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (227g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg