Thanksgiving on a Sheet Pan

Thanksgiving is all about tradition, right? But sometimes life throws a curveball, and you find yourself wanting that cozy, comforting holiday meal without all the fuss. We get it! This is our  not-so-traditional, but incredibly satisfying, Thanksgiving-inspired dish featuring our "Mary Had a Lot of Lamb" spice blend.

Inspired by a Melissa Clark and all her wonderful ideas; we loved the concept and brought a Big Cove Foods spin on it. This recipe is like a warm Thanksgiving hug but on a smaller, less intensive scale. We're talking juicy turkey breasts or thighs that are dressed up with the bold flavours of our "Mary Had a Lot of Lamb" spice blend, a splash of balsamic vinegar, and some olive oil. Pair it with sweet potato wedges, Brussels sprouts, and crispy pancetta, and you've got all the familiar holiday flavours on your plate.

Sure, it's not your grandma's Thanksgiving spread, but sometimes life calls for a more relaxed approach. We're all about enjoying the foods we know and love, even when the occasion isn't picture-perfect. So, let's dive into this delicious Mary Had a Lot of Lamb Turkey recipe, and you'll see how easy it is to savour those holiday flavours in a way that fits your schedule and taste buds. After all, good food and good times should always be on the menu, no matter the occasion!

Thanksgiving on a Sheet Pan

Servings

4

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

50 minutes

Cuisine

Fusion

Category

Main Dish

Thanksgiving on a Sheet Pan

Ingredients

  • 4 turkey breasts/thighs

  • 2 tbsp ‘Mary Had a Lot of Lamb’ spice blend

  • 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 4 tbsp olive oil
  • salt
  • 2 small/medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into wedges

  • 12 oz brussels sprouts, trimmed and cut in half
  • 4 oz pancetta
  • **Gravy of choice to finish it off (we made a super easy, shameful, cheater gravy; see note below)

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 F.

  2. Lay the turkey out on a prepared baking sheet (optional; you can cover with foil for easy cleanup) and pat dry with paper towel. Lightly salt all over.
  3. In a small bowl, mix together 1 tbsp Mary Had a Lot of Lamb spice blend, balsamic vinegar and 2 tbsp olive oil. Divide evenly among each turkey piece and massage in all over.
  4. In a medium bowl, toss the sweet potato wedges with 1 tbsp Mary Had a Lot of Lamb and 1 tbsp olive oil. Toss to coat evenly. Spread out on the pan between the turkey, trying to make an even 1 layer. Roast for 20 minutes.
  5. Meanwhile, use the same bowl as the sweet potato (don't wipe out) and add the brussels sprouts. In the same bowl as the Mary and balsamic sauce (again, don't wipe out), add the pancetta. This way, we use up all that flavour that was left behind in both bowls. Toss the pancetta into the brussels sprouts and add 1 tbsp of olive oil.
  6. When the timer goes, take the pan out of the oven and increase oven heat to 425F. Move everything over to make room for the brussels sprouts. It's okay to have the vegetables overlap now. Roast again for another 30 minutes.
  7. You want to make sure the turkey temperature reaches xx and the vegetables are tender and starting tp brown.
  8. Enjoy with your favourite gravy!

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