The Turkey Cranberry Sandwich (also known as the Pilgrim Sandwich or Puritan Sandwich) is a traditional American sandwich. The core elements of this sandwich include sliced roasted turkey, cranberries and stuffing. As you may have guessed, these sandwiches are an easy way to enjoy Thanksgiving leftovers is inevitable.
Thanksgiving is an annual holiday celebrated in the United States (and a dozen other countries) on the last Thursday of November. While traditions vary by country/region, the main purpose of this holiday is to give thanks for this year’s bountiful harvest while spending time with loved ones. Thanksgiving has become synonymous with family and friends indulging in a grand feast that includes a cooked whole turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes, gravy and many other side dishes. Due to the true potpourri of food, it’s not uncommon for guests to not be able to eat everything and leave plenty of leftovers.
Unless you have a very large family, you’re sure to have some Thanksgiving leftovers. Make sure they don’t go to waste.
The easiest way to repurpose leftovers is to stick them between two slices of bread and turn them into sandwiches. But there are other ways to fix your uneaten Thanksgiving food.
Variations
While the main elements of this sandwich include turkey, cranberry sauce and stuffing, Thanksgiving leftovers sandwiches can be modified in seemingly endless ways. Here are some variations to change things up.
Turkey cranberry roll – use cornbread instead of bread
Turkey cranberry bowl – serve in a bowl over rice
Turkey cranberry salad – served on a bed of leafy greens with your favorite dressing
Turkey cranberry meatloaf – fold into dough and bake
Turkey Cranberry Soup – cut the turkey into small pieces and add all ingredients to the heated chicken broth
In addition, you can add and/or modify any of these individual Thanksgiving dishes and side dishes to customize your sandwich. Here are some of the modifications you can try
Turkey: roasted, fried, grilled, roasted, etc.
Cranberry sauce: canned, whole, homemade, etc.
Fillings: traditional bread fillings, corn fillings, dried fruit and nut fillings, bacon fillings, etc.
Potatoes: mashed potatoes, garlic mashed, home fries, etc.
Gravy: light, dark, spicy, etc.
Corn: cut off the cob, buttered, canned, elote style, etc.
Brussels sprouts: roasted, fried, steamed, etc.
Where to find turkey cranberry sandwiches
Craving the taste of Thanksgiving dinner but don’t want to spend the time or money to make a hearty feast? Just go out and get (or stay in and order) a turkey cranberry sandwich! Use the interactive map below to find a sandwich store or restaurant near you that serves these Thanksgiving-style turkey sandwiches!
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