These turkey alternatives for Thanksgiving are centerpiece-worthy main courses that will garner as much praise as any perfectly cooked bird.

Pork Loin in the Style of Porchetta
: Christina Holmes 1/10 A mashup of two Italian classics—arista and porchetta—that's essentially pork roast stuffed with rosemary and more ground pork. Ridiculously easy to make. And even easier to devour.
Recipe Smoked Prime Rib
: Ed Anderson 2/10 Infused with smoke as it cooks low and slow, this compelling centerpiece is, quite simply, the best and most unique prime rib we've ever tried. And worth standing at the smoker even during the dead of winter.
Recipe Glazed Ham with Mustard
: Matthew Benson 3/10 Going rogue this Thanksgiving? Consider this simple glazed ham has got a sweet and spicy thing going on that's simultaneously subtle and super impressive. And let's face it, leftovers are reason enough to make it.
Recipe Roast Duck with Clementines
: Manos Chatzikonstantis 4/10 This is essentially orange-glazed duck with the crispiest skin you've ever experienced. Surprisingly straightforward to make. And even easier to accept the accolades for afterward.
Recipe Roast Chicken with Pancetta and Olives
: Quentin Bacon 5/10 "One of the best chicken recipes ever!" "Crisp-skinned." "Juicy." "Aromatic." "Easy." "Gorgeous." "Heavenly." That's what we're hearing from folks who've tried this preparation for chicken (or rabbit). Sorta makes you wanna try it, eh?
Recipe Roast Leg of Lamb
: Eric Wolfinger 6/10 Plain and perfect, that's what we consider this simple roast lamb recipe. And in a shorter cooking time than usual and very little fuss.
Recipe Pumpkin Lasagna
: France Ruffenach 7/10 A lovely labor of love, this lasagna buries fresh pumpkin pasta beneath a quartet of cheeses--mozzarella, Gorgonzola, Fontina, and Parmigiano. May wanna loosen that belt.
Recipe Jamie Oliver's Sunday Roast
: David Loftus 8/10 An exceptionally tender roast and crisp-as-can-be roasted potatoes that will make any meal memorable beyond words.
Recipe Cedar Plank–Grilled Salmon
: Jun Takagi 9/10 Imagine, if you can, a technique that imbues salmon with a touch of smoke and ensures your pricey catch doesn't stick to the grate. You're welcome.
Recipe David Leite's Best Brined Roast Chicken
: David Leite 10/10 This is, without any doubt, the BEST brined chicken recipe we've EVER tasted. Seriously. (And did we mention how quick and easy it is?!)
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