Thanksgiving Dining in Utah 2022

Before we begin, go ahead and hit that bookmark button in your browser. As ever, the following list will grow on substantially over the coming week or two. As and when restaurants post their T-Day deals and specials, I’ll be updating the following collection on a daily basis. Check back often.

As a reminder, we’ve been tracking yearly turkey dinners in myopic precision for years and years. More than anyone else in Utah. You might say we’re obsessed. For reference and other ideas, you can see previous listings here: 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014.

Note: all descriptions and details are either provided directly by the restaurant.

Dining out on Thanksgiving in Utah 2022

Apex / Burgers And Bourbon @ Montage

Thanksgiving buffet – more info
Deer Valley
$150 adults, $85 kids 5-11

Back 40 Ranch House Grill

Three course meal – menu
Heber
$43 adults, $28 kids
noon – 8.00 p.m.

Bistro Provenance

Three course prix fixe – menu
Provo
$75 per person
Noon – 6.00 p.m.

Brio Italian Grill

Three course meal – info
Salt Lake City

Buca di Beppo

Traditional turkey dinner plus limited menu – more info
SLC

Butcher’s Chop House

Two course meal
Park City
$55 for adults, $38 for kids
The full regular menu will also be available also.

Eight Settlers Distillery

Thanksgiving buffet – more info
Cottonwood Heights
$60 adults, $25 children
From 3.00 p.m.

Flanagan’s On Main

Three course menu
Park City
$50 adults, $20 kids 12 and under
11.00 a.m. – 9.00 p.m.

Fleming’s Steakhouse

Three course prix-fixe – menu
Downtown SLC
Turkey dinner $53
Filet mignon $68
Ribeye $78

Franck’s

Four course prix fixe – menu
Cottonwood Heights
$95 per person
11.00 a.m. – 6.00 p.m.

Golden Corral

Holiday buffet includes roasted turkey, glazed ham and new Holiday Beef Roast

Grand Summit Hotel

Thanksgiving buffet – menu
Park City
$75 adults, $50 children 12 and under
11.00 a.m. – 5.00 p.m.

Grub Steak

Full Thanksgiving menu
Park City
2.00 p.m. – 7.45 p.m.
$41.75 for adults, $21.75 for children 12 and under

Hub & Spoke

Thanksgiving buffet – menu
Salt Lake City
$44.99 adults, $22.49 kids under 12
9.30 a.m. – 3.00 p.m.

Hyatt Regency – Salt Republic

Three course prix fixe menu available
Salt Lake city
$50 adults, $24 kids 12 and under
5.00 – 10.00 p.m.

Joe’s Crab Shack

Thanksgiving turkey feast – info
Sandy
$23.99 adults, $14.99 kids

Josie Wyatt’s Grill

Traditional Thanksgiving dinner – info
Moab
$55 adults, $28 kids under 12
2.00 p.m. – 9.00 p.m.

KITA

Prix fixe – menu
Park City @ Pendry Resort
$95 per person

La Caille

Special Thanksgiving menu
Cottonwood Heights
$149 adults, $65 kids 5-12

The Lakehouse

Three course Thanksgiving feast – menu
Heber @ Deer Creek
$55 per person

Little America – Coffee Shop

Three course holiday dinner – info
Downtown SLC
Turkey dinner $52
Prime rib dinner $59
Grilled salmon dinner $55
Vegetarian $49
Children’s $25
11.00 a.m. – 9.00 p.m.

No reservations will be acceptation, seating is available on a first come, first serve basis. Breakfast will also be available at The Coffee Shop on Thanksgiving from 6.30 a.m. – 11.00 a.m.

Little America – Lucky H

Thanksgiving buffet – menu
Downtown SLC
$64 adults, $25 kids 12 and under
11.00 a.m. – 6.00 p.m.

Log Haven

Three course luncheon – menu
Millcreek canyon
$83 adults, $49 kids 3-12
1.00 – 5.00 p.m.

No Name Saloon

FREE Turkey dinner
Park City
2.00 p.m. onwards
No Name Saloon offers their annual Free Turkey Dinner beginning at 2 p.m. until the buffet runs dry. The full regular menu will also be available all day.  

Overlook Restaurant

Thanksgiving buffet – more info
Park City
From 11.00 a.m.
$89 adults, $45 kids 6-12, kids under five free

Ruth’s Chris

Three course meal – menu
Various locations
$44 adults, $17 kids

Snowbird

Thanksgiving buffet – menu
Snowbird Resort
$67 adults, $34 kids
11.00 a.m. – 6.00 p.m.

Buffet seating at The Atrium, Golden Cliff and Eagle’s Nest.

Stein Eriksen Lodge

Thanksgiving Day buffet
Deer Valley
11 a.m. – 7.00 p.m.
$135 for adults, $45 for kids 5 – 12

Tuscany

Three course Thanksgiving feast – menu
Cottonwood Heights
$85 adults, $40 kids 12 and under
12.30 p.m. – 7.00 p.m.

Romano’s Macaroni Grill

Traditional three course – menu
Salt Lake City
$34 adults, $17 kids
11.00 a.m. – 8.00 p.m.

Z’s Steak And Chop Haus

Thanksgiving buffet – menu
Midway
$67 adults, $29 kids 5-10, four and under free

Entertaining at home this Thanksgiving

New West Knife Works

The best bird demands the very best when it comes to carving. If you want your guests cooing in envy before they even take a bite, I’d point you to New West Knife Works. This regional boutique knife maker now has a location on Park City’s Main Street and produces some of the most eye catching kitchen tools you’ll ever find.

New West offer everything from stand alone knives through whole sets, and every one is a piece of art. For those always a little unsure when it comes to knife cafe and sharpening – New West also back their products with a life time sharpening service, at their store in PC.

P.s. if you work in the industry, New West are offering a special industry discount to those who enroll in their Pro Program from now until November 18th. The Pro Program is a membership-based program for qualified hospitality professionals, offering discounts and limited-time deals.

Archibald’s

West Jordan. Enjoy family and friends without the fuss of meal preparation and clean up. Pre-order your Thanksgiving meal from Archibald’s Restaurant at Gardner Village. 

Due to supply chain issues, we will not be able to offer turkey this year. However, after surveying our guests, we have decided to move forward with ham and other traditional sides.

Includes a fully-cooked meal for a gathering of 4 to 6 people. Meal comes complete with Applewood smoked ham, homemade mashed potatoes and gravy, honey-glazed carrots, mixed green salad with Ranch dressing on the side, rolls and pumpkin butter and Archibald’s famous Pumpkin Pie Cake. You can also purchase additional servings of each side dish that feed 4 to 6 people like sweet potato casserole. More info.

Arlo

SLC. We are now accepting pre-orders for Thanksgiving dinner. Serves 4 to 6 people and includes everything – just add your own turkey! Food will be refrigerated. Reheating instructions will be included. Pick up Thursday, Nov. 24th between 1.00 and 3.00 p.m. More info.

Auntie Em’s Bakery

Park City. Thanksgiving pie ordering is available online. Pies include:

• Apple crumble
• Tart cherry
• Maple bourbon pecan
• Maple chess
• Pumpkin
• Vanilla bean sugar cream

Blue Apron

Online. The popular meal kit service, have a range of Thanksgiving options. If you’ve been looking for an excuse to fire up, or renew a membership, this might be the time. You can find more details here.

Brio Italian Grill

Pre-order your Thanksgiving Feast To Go and enjoy a complete traditional Thanksgiving dinner at home or anywhere you wish to celebrate the holiday with loved ones. Available in two sizes, and perfect for leftovers, which everyone loves! SMALL feeds 3 people and LARGE feeds 6 people. Make it an even bigger feast by adding extra stuffing, Turkey gravy or your favorite Brio Italian specialties including Lobster Bisque, Calamari, Chicken Milanese and more.

$105 feeds three, $192 feeds six, All Pre-Orders Must Be Placed By 8am EST on Tuesday November 22nd Brio Italian Grille Thanksgiving Feast is available HOT and ready to serve or COLD for reheat and serving later, for pick up and delivery. More info.

Capital Grille

SLC. The downtown SLC steak house are offering a “sides at home” ;collection priced $135. Available or pickup on the 23rd or 24th items include: brioche stuffing, housemate gravy, Sam’s mashed potatoes, pecan-crusted sweet potatoes with hot honey, French green beans, cranberry-pear chutney, seeded rolls. Info and ordering here.

Catch Sitka

Online. Alaskan seafood is the best around. Fact. Another fact? Catch Sitka is one of simplest and most convenient ways to get your hands on some. The company deliver nationwide and ship impeccable flash frozen wild and sustainable seafood to you door. 

Pictured above is their applewood smoked salmon – savagely rounded out by piles of cream cheese. It’s wonderful stuff and packaged as part of their one time gift boxes that start from $75. Wild halibut, spot prawns, smoked salmon – I can’t think of a better way to treat your guests this year. Check them out here. We’re an affiliate for these guys and earn a small referral fee. Use code STUART15 and get $15 off orders over $125 for first time customers – we get a referral fee too!

Cheese Lovers Shop

Online. Or if time is pressing hit up The Cheese Lover Shop online and get great selections shipped to you. The CLS does exactly what it says on the tin – making the perfect place to shop for quality cheese online. The Shop offers monthly cheese club subscriptions, ala carte offerings and cheese boards amongst other drool worthy gifts. You can order online here, if you make a purchase we get a referral fee.

Chop Shop Park City

Park City. Pre-orders available now by calling or texting (435) 604-0244 or emailing
info@chopshopparkcity.com. Offerings available for pickup starting the Tuesday before Thanksgiving. Items are oven-ready and come with cooking or
reheating instructions. Menu is priced à la carte.

• Whole brined fresh turkey, I2-I4 pounds, $7/pound
• Turkey giblet gravy, $I4 per quart
• Whipped potatoes, $20 serves four
• Herb croissant dinner rolls, $16 for six
• Hawk & sparrow country sourdough loaf, $I2
• Fresh pumpkin pie, $30

Payment will be taken the day of pickup. The last chance to cancel or modify your order is Thursday, November 17th. Please make us aware of all allergies when you
order and we will do our best to accommodate. More info.

Chubby’s Cafe

Utah county. Thanksgiving turkey feast (ham also available) comes fully cooked and ready to warm & serve for a delicious and stress-free holiday. Serves 10 and includes:

• 12-16 lbs. whole herb-roasted turkey
• Sweet potato casserole with pecan streusel topping
• Green bean casserole
• Seasoned mashed potatoes
• Turkey gravy
• 1 dozen fresh baked rolls
• Whipped honey butter
• Fresh made cranberry sauce

Priced $189.99. More info.

Cracker Barrel

Cracker Barrel’s convenient Heat n’ Serve options provide a complete homestyle Thanksgiving turkey meal for any size gathering, prepared in two hours or less.

• Starting at $14.99 per person, the Thanksgiving Heat n’ Serve Feast serves 8-10 and includes a full meal bundle of protein, sides, bread and dessert.
• For others, the Thanksgiving Heat n’ Serve Family Dinner makes the perfect meal for gatherings of 4-6, including the same favorites of the Heat n’ Serve Feast like oven-roasted turkey breast with turkey gravy, sweet potato casserole, cornbread dressing, cranberry relish, choice of side and sweet yeast rolls.
• Available for pick up Nov. 19-26, while supplies last. Guests that pre-order now and schedule pick up on Nov. 21 or 22 receive a free Bonus Card. See crackerbarrel.com for more details.

Cuisine Unlimited

Our regular meal kits all come cooked/parbaked with reheat instructions. These are intended to be reheated using an oven. Back by popular demand are the individually packaged Thanksgiving Meals for very easy reheating. By this, we really are meaning microwave reheating, but you can choose the method of your choice! However, these are very popular for those who have limited kitchen access. Menu.

Deer Valley Café

Deer Valley. Take-away items to complement your Thanksgiving dinner include lemon thyme sauce, cranberry chutney, roasted garlic mashed potatoes, green bean au gratin, and wild mushroom stuffing. Pie selections include pumpkin, pecan, country apple, blueberry and cherry. Deer Valley cookies, carrot cake, apple brown sugar coffee cake and rolls are also available. Place orders by 3:30 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 21, and pick up orders on Tuesday, Nov. 22. Place orders by calling 435-615-2400.

Emigration Cafe

SLC. Thanksgiving Meal Kits are back by popular demand for 2022. Let Pago Restaurant Group Executive Chef Phelix Gardner do the cooking for you this holiday. Meal kits are prepped, cooked and ready for a simple reheat to make your holiday plans low-stress and top chef quality. 

Order online here and pick up Wednesday November 23, between 2.00 – 6.00 p.m.
$90. 2 servings per meal kit, $45 per person. Menu includes honey & sage roasted turkey breast, roasted Brussels sprouts + sun choke cream, dried cranberry, candied pecans, sourdough stuffing, whipped potatoes, turkey gravy, cranberry & orange chutney.

Fillings & Emulsions

SLC. Pre-order your Thanksgiving tarts for a 30% OFF. Now $19.57 was $27.95. This offer will only last until November 10th. Also, order any two tarts and get a dozen rolls free. Pre-order online here.

Golden Corrall

From Oct. 31, 2022 through Jan. 8, 2023, Golden Corral is reintroducing a smorgasbord of Holiday favorites, ensuring that everyone can find something to enjoy during this most wonderful time of the year.  The limited-time selections joining Golden Corral’s signature favorites – available at the buffet and for takeout – are:

• Holiday Buffet – Freshly carved cuts of roasted turkey, glazed ham and the NEW Holiday Beef Roast can be paired with traditional sides such as mashed potatoes and gravy, cranberry sauce, stuffing and so much more.
• Holiday Feast To-Go – No stress, no mess. Let Golden Corral do the cooking this holiday season! Share ready-to-eat meals made for 6-8 people with many of the same buffet options, including whole pumpkin and pecan pies. Starting on Oct. 17, pre-order online through the Golden Corral app with curbside pickup and delivery beginning on Nov. 1.
• Holiday Meals To-Go (Individual Meals) – Ready-to-eat meals made for individuals and smaller holiday gatherings are also being offered with carved roasted turkey and glazed ham, along with all of the holiday fixings. These meals are available starting Oct. 31. Order online through the Golden Corral app with curbside pickup and delivery.

All Golden Corral Restaurants will be open on Thanksgiving Day from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. – and even later in many markets. Holiday hours for each restaurant can be found on the location pages at GoldenCorral.com.

Harmons

The Utah grocer offer a large range of pre-made T-Day meals. Some ready to roast, some simple heat and serve. More info here, highlights include:

• Ready to roast traditional turkey dinner for 6-8, $175
• Heat and serve traditional ham dinner for 6-8, $178
• Heat and serve plant based meal, $150

Hill’s Kitchen Café & Catering

Park City. Pick up dinner for eight including Half Mary’s organic turkey, house brined ham, rosemary sage stuffing, mashed potatoes and gravy, green bean casserole, brussels sprouts with bacon and cranberry, cranberry sauce, cheddar biscuits, truffle mac and cheese, refuel salad, Caesar salad, and charred onion dip and potato dip. Don’t forget Pastry Chef Jessie Rae’s house roasted pumpkin, double crust apple, and pecan pies. Orders are available for pickup on Thanksgiving from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Call 435-800-2870 to place orders. More info.

Idle Isle Cafe

Brigham City. Thanksgiving pies and rolls available to-go. Pies include apple pie, idleberry, pecan, pumpkin, banana cream and coconut cream. More info here.

Les BBQ

SLC. As well as offering a range of smoked meats, a seasonal special at Les BBQ are turkey legs, priced $15 each. More info here.

Montage Deer Valley

Deer Valley. Stating at the resort this T-Day? Enjoy Thanksgiving dinner complete with all the fixings in the privacy of your guest room or residence. $650, serves up to 8 people. Reservations for grab & go and in-room delivery are required 72-hours in advance. More info.

Moonstruck Catering

Layton. Heat and eat meal feeds 8-10 people. Priced $139 pick up Wednesday November 23rd anytime from 4.00 – 700 p.m. See full info here. Meal includes:

• Oven roasted turkey breast
• Honey glazed ham
• Hand whipped buttered mashed
• Potatoes
• Mamas amazing stuffing
• Brown sugar sweet carrots
• Fresh butter glazed rolls
• Turkey gravy
• Cranberry sauce’
• Pumpkin chocolate chip cookies

Pinkbox Doughnuts

The St George location of Pinkbox Doughnuts will offer a themed lineup of Thanksgiving options, November 14^th– November 27^th. Selections include:

• Pumpkin Pie – Orange frosted raised shell filled with pumpkin cheesecake and topped with chocolate buttercream and white whip
• Cookie Turkey – Chocolate frosted raised ring with a Nutter Butter cookie and candy corn
• Pooh Turkey – Chocolate cake topped with chocolate buttercream, covered with chocolate icing, candy décor and dressed like a turkey
• White Harvest – White frosted vanilla ckae tipped with Thanksgiving sprinkles
• Thanksgiving Pee Weez – Glazed vanilla cake Pee Weez with Thanksgiving sprinkles
• Thanksgiving Vegan – Chocolate frosted vegan shell topped with Thanksgiving Sprinkles
• It’s Ya Birthay– White frosted raised shell filled with birthday cake whip and topped with blonde Oreo and party décor

R&R BBQ

Various. Meat us for the holidays! Festive party season is here and it’s time to cross “cooking” off your to-do list. R&R’s fan-favorite Smoked Holiday Dinner is back! This pack includes a turkey breast, garlic mashed potatoes with gravy, creamed corn, stuffing, rolls, AND a delicious cranberry-apple crisp for dessert! With enough food to feed 6-8 people, your entire meal will be ready to take home and finish in your oven with easy at-home instructions. Pick up dates are between Monday, 11/21 thru Wednesday, 11/23. Individual items are available a la carte. Call or order in-store at any R&R BBQ location starting Wednesday, 11/2. More info.

Red Maple Catering

Park City. Have Thanksgiving delivered the day before or on Thanksgiving morning, and just pop it in the oven before the guests arrive. Menus include 48-hour cider brined organic turkey, roasted apple pan gravy, French bean casserole, ciabatta and sage stuffing, house made cranberry orange sauce, and pumpkin pie. Mixed fall garden salad and Yukon gold potatoes on Thursday’s menu only. Additional sides include buttermilk biscuits, white cheddar mac and cheese, and sweet potato casserole. Morning breakfast of Hatch green chile breakfast burritos and fruit is also available. Orders are delivered cold with cooking instructions, four-person minimum. To place orders, call 801-742-1932. More info.

Ruth’s Chris

Ruth’s Thanksgiving at Your Table. $175 serves four: oven roasted turkey breast, sausage & herb stuffing, turkey gravy and cranberry relish, Your choice of salad and side, pumpkin cheesecakes. Available for pick up: Wednesday, 11/23; 12pm – 4pm. Served cold with reheating instructions. More info.

Salt Box Eatery & Catering

Park City. Save time in the kitchen, order ahead, and pick up Thanksgiving dinner this year. Start with a meat and cheese platter or butternut squash soup, indulge in roasted turkey, honey baked ham or overnight lamb leg, joined by sage stuffing, mashed potatoes, focaccia bread, asparagus, brussels sprouts with bacon and dates, mac and cheese, pomegranate cranberry jam, house made gravy, and finish with a pecan or pumpkin pie. Orders are available for pickup Nov. 21 – 24 from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. More info.

SLC Eatery

SLC. Bring the creations of chef/owners Paul Chamberlain and Logen Crew to your T-Day table with this range of to-go items, now available for pre-order. Entree selections include:

• Black sugar glazed organic turkey breast and confit turkey legs, $160
• Black sugar glazed prime rib, $190
• Black sugar glazed organic salmon, $185
• Whole roasted cauliflower, $130

Sides, desserts and appetizers also available ala carte.

Smoking Bones BBQ

Bountiful. Family dinner feeds 6-10, priced $149.99. Comes with turkey breast, garlic mashed potatoes, gravy green salad, dinner rolls, pumpkin roll. Additional items, including BBQ, available ala carte too. More info.

Snider Bros Meats

It’s more than just turkeys at this popular local butcher, also on offer for 2022 the Holladay business are offering:

• Turducken
• Boneless Prime Rib
• Pork Crown Roast
• Spiral Cut Honey Glazed Ham
• Kruse Hams
• Smoked Tenderloins
• Party Trays

More info on their website here.

Spice House

Online. I’ve been baking on about the Chicago based Spice House for as long as I have been writing this website. See: forever. The reason? You really can’t find better spices, anywhere. I know some might think there’s no difference between this and that, but trust me, freshness is everything. Moreover, if you make a big enough purchase, it usually works out cheaper than local grocery stores anyway. Adobo to za’atar – these guys have it all – and I’ll confess to having spent days and days thumbing through their collection. We get a referral fee for purchases made with them – check them out.

Tradition

Salt Lake City. It’s that wonderful time of the year…Tradition has pies for the holidays! Visit/call us to order your pie starting today at 5! Each pie will cost $38, and you will need to pick up your order on November 23rd from 5-9. We have some delicious flavors such as caramel apple, sweet potato, and ginger berry. Come get your pie on before it’s too late. More info.

Twisted Tiramisu

SLC. Go ahead and crank out a killer app an entree you Ramsay you – but maybe save yourself some stress and leave dessert to the experts.  Twisted Tiramisu deliver a range of fun flavors to your doorstep and make for the perfect end to any meal. Better yet, their tiramisu can be kept in the freezer safely, just remember to take it out the night before. It’s the perfect gourmet indulgence to have ready to go – and they’ll happily let you claim you made it yourself. Check out their 2022 holiday flavors here.

Vessel Kitchen

Various. ‘Everything but the bird’ family bundles. These family meal bundles are the perfect array of scratch made Thanksgiving dishes that allow you to spend Thanksgiving focusing on just one thing, the turkey. The Bundle serves four and comes with choice of two fall market sides, mashed potatoes & turkey gravy, rustic herbed stuffing, family salad, cranberry sauce, house-made dinner rolls & choice of 1 scratch-made dessert. More info.

Windy Ridge

Park City. Make this Thanksgiving truly special! Windy Ridge Bakery and Windy Ridge Cafe are now accepting Thanksgiving pre-orders! Let us do the work so you have more time to spend with your loved ones this holiday season. Items available at the Bakery: Pecan Pie, Mile High Apple Pie, Ham & Swiss Quiche, Key Lime Pie, Pumpkin Pie, Chocolate Decadence, Tomato & Spinach Quiche. Items available at the Cafe: Full Turkey Dinner, Sauteed Green Beans, Stuffing, Mashed Potatoes, Cranberry Sauce, Sweet Potatoes w/ Candied Pecans.

Turkey talk

If you want to bag a bird for your home feast this year, the following companies have something interesting for you – beyond the boring old frozen turkey that’s bone dry and bland.

Beltex Meats – This years crop of birds from Utah’s best butcher flew off the shelves. Pre-order bookings for the 200 birds sold out in less than 72 hours. If you want to stay ahead of curve, hit the subscribe button at the top of the page so we can email you with all the latest news before anyone else hears about it.

Butcher Box – This online butcher delivers 100% grass-fed beef, free-range organic chicken, humanely raised pork, and wild-caught seafood directly to your door. Signup here and you will get a 10–14 lb turkey free in your first box. (affiliate link, we get a referral fee on purchases).

Goldbelly – Bored of the same dull bird every year? Order unique preparations of turkey and turducken from some of the very best names around the United States – all shipped right to your door. Smoked turkeys from Kansas City, Cajun stuffed birds from New Orleans and many more. (affiliate link, we get a referral fee on purchases).

Harmon’s – Norbest Tom and hen turkeys $1.99/lb limit one per customer. Frozen turkey breasts $3.99/lb, fresh turkey breasts $4.99/lb.

Liberty Heights Fresh – Heirloom and pastured turkeys from $83. All Diestel Turkeys are NON-GMO Project Verified, no gluten, casein, carrageenan, phosphates, MSG, artificial ingredients, or preservatives, No added salt solutions and ice-chilled for quality, No antibiotics, growth stimulants, or hormones, are fed 100% Vegetarian Diet, enhanced with vitamins and minerals, and are GAP Rated Step 3 or better.

Snider Bros Meats – Mary’s fresh all natural turkeys, $5.89 per pound. “The turkey is a holiday classic that is hard to pass up when cooked to a rich golden brown. We offer amazing all-natural turkeys from Mary’s. They are GMO, antibiotic, added-hormone and preservative free. We sell them by weight ranges from 12-16 lbs, 16-20 lbs, and 20-24 lbs. We also can remove the keil breast ($11.98 per lb)  and even bone-out the breast upon request for an extra charge.  Be sure to also grab some of our delicious turkey gravy and turkey brine when you come in to get your turkey.”

South Side BBQ – Add a smokey twist to proceedings with this specialist in Texas BBQ. Indeed Southside are the oldest BBQ shop in all of Texas – no mean feat. Their massive rope sausage (that I’ve been eating myself slice by delicious slice this week) would make a great savory addition to your turkey, but they also offer smoked turkey breasts too (affiliate links, we get a referral fee for purchases made).

Sugar House BBQ – Smoked turkeys between 10-12 pounds, priced $85. Ready for pick up on Thanksgiving Day between 11.00 a.m. – 2.00 p.m. at the pick-up window.

Utah food and meat co-op – sale starts November 2nd for general public.

Whole Foods – 365 Brand frozen whole turkeys start from $1.49/lb. Organic frozen whole turkeys start at $2.49/lb.

Thanksgiving cooking links

Lastly, here are a few more links you might want to check out, various cooking and recipe ideas that have landed in our inbox the past month:

• My list of kitchen essentials for the home chef
• How to cook a perfect turkey by Shop Smart
• Trader Joe’s turkey roasting guide
• Seasoning a turkey by The Spice House
• Red Lobster’s Cheddar Bay Biscuit stuffing recipe
• Jennie-O talk turkey trends for 2021

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Stuart Melling

Hi, I’m Stuart, nice to meet you!  I’m the founder, writer and wrangler at Gastronomic SLC.  I’m a multiple-award winning journalist and have written in myopic detail about the Salt Lake City  dining scene for the better part of seventeen years.

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