Thanksgiving--other meat?
I host Thanksgiving for 15 at my home. This year, for the first time, an adult nephew is going to smoke a turkey, but he doesn't know if he can do a bird large enough for all of us. I don't want to compete directly with him (a competition I'd lose, in any case), so I'm wondering if anyone has thoughts on what other animal I might serve as an adjunct--poached salmon? A small bit of beef tenderloin? Other? (There will be options for the vegetarians at the table, and even the vegans--I'm just thinking of what fish/bird/mammal might play a supporting role.)
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For meat alternatives, I would not bother with another poultry main. I would opt for beef or pork, like tri-tip steak or a center-cut pork loin roast.
But Dungeness crab would be my first option of choice.
Chicken, duck, capon or Cornish hens.
Then, serve as back up or supplement to the smoked turkey something more familiar & reliable, like simple beef or chicken.
Figure that way everyone (traditional or adventurous) will get a taste of something they like.
There's a lot you can do with it, but just giving it a nice sear and roasting it to medium rare will produce something that'll make most people pretty happy.