Outer Banks Thanksgiving Meals
The family is gathered, there’s kids and maybe some grandkids, perhaps even an uncle or brother or sister. A gathering of the clan is very much a part of holiday traditions. And it’s wonderful, because the truth is, family is what makes holiday memories.
Of course, that comes with a certain price to be paid—some of it financial, but there is also a very real feeling that with 12 people wandering through a house that normally holds four or five, there just doesn’t seem to be enough time to get everything done—or to relax and just enjoy family.
Let’s face it, cooking a holiday dinner is work…and a lot of it. It can be fun and sometimes it’s a great way to bring everyone together, but is work, and it is time consuming and it can take precious time away from family which is why a lot of families get meals that are already prepared for them and all they have to do is either reheat or maybe just cook a main course and have all the sides ready to go.
To help that along, we took a little time to see what is available in prepared meals for the holidays. Our list probably is not complete, but we did identify four stores that prepare entire meals so all you have to do is pop it in the oven and get everything hot. The four locations we found should cover just about everything from Corolla to South Nags Head. We didn’t include any prices; some of the businesses didn’t have final prices yet, so to avoid a mistake we thought it best to leave the price line blank.
Tommy’s Market
1242 Duck Road
Duck
(252)-261-8990
Tommy’s Market has by a considerable margin the most extensive selection of options available for holiday meals. Everything from 8-24 pound turkeys are available, and they can even fry the smaller turkeys for a different take on the traditional holiday food.
Spiral cut hams and steaks are also available as well a complete selection of side dishes and desserts.
The best way to view all the options is to check out the Tommy’s Market Holiday Selections online:
Coastal Provisions
1 Ocean Blvd. (Southern Shores Crossing)
Southern Shores
(252)-480-0023
Holiday Feast
• Oven Ready Turkey (12lb average, brined and seasoned, ready to cook)
• Traditional stuffing
• Creamy mashed potatoes
• Green bean casserole
• Cranberry orang relish
• Turkey Gravy
• Soft Roles
Notes:
Upgrade to a free-range natural turkey is available.
The turkey is raw and will have to be cooked, but it is seasoned and ready for the oven. Everything else is fully prepared.
There is a very extensive list of main and side dishes in addition to the dinner. Coastal Provisions orders their turkeys weeks in advance, so the recommendation is to order the Holiday Feast as early as possible. When their turkeys are gone, they cannot get anymore.
Coastal Provisions can fully prepare a very limited number of Holiday Dinners.
Harris Teeter
601 Currituck Clubhouse Dr. (The Shops at the Currituck Club)
Corolla
(252) 453-0153
5400 N Croatan Hwy (Shoreside Shopping Center)
Kitty Hawk
(252) 261-2220
2012 S Croatan Hwy
Kill Devil Hills
(252) 449-9191
Turkey Thanksgiving Dinner, for 8-10 people
Fully-Cooked Butterball Turkey, 9-12 lb
Cornbread Dressing, 2 lb
Creamed Corn, 2 lb
Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes, 2 lb
Turkey Gravy, 16 oz
Cranberry Relish, 18 oz
Spiral Ham Thanksgiving Dinner, for 8-10 people
Spiral Sliced Ham, 7-9 lb
Sweet Potato Casserole, 2 lb
Creamed Corn, 2 lb
Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes, 2 lb
Prime Rib Thanksgiving Dinner, for 6-8 people
Boneless Prime Rib, 4 lb
Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes, 2 lb
Creamed Corn, 2 lb
Sweet Potato Casserole, 2 lb
Notes: Additional sides are available. Quantities may be limited.
The Fresh Market
5000 S Croatan Hwy
Nags Head
(252) 255-5022
Traditional Holiday Dinner
10 – 12 lb Fully Cooked turkey
3 lbs Yukon Gold Potatoes
3 lbs Traditional Herb Stuffing
30 oz Turkey Gravy
16 oz Cranberry Relish with Walnuts
12 ct. Yeast Rolls
All items require reheating; instructions included.
Serves 8 – 10 people.
Deluxe Holiday Meal
11 – 13 lb Fully Cooked Turkey
3 lb Chef Carving Ham
4 lbs Yukon Gold Potatoes
3 lbs Traditional Herb Stuffing
30 oz Turkey Gravy
2 lbs Corn Souffle
2lbs Smokey Green Beans in Bacon Sauce
16 oz Cranberry Relish with Walnuts
24 ct. Yeast Rolls
All items require reheating; instructions included.
Serves 12 – 14 people.
Holiday Meal for Smaller Gatherings
5 lb Fully Cooked Turkey Breast
2 lbs Yukon Gold Potatoes
2 lbs Traditional Herb Stuffing
1 lb Smokey Green Beans in Bacon Sauce
15 oz Turkey Gravy
8 oz Cranberry Relish
All items require reheating; instructions included.
Serves 4 – 6 people.
Notes: The Fresh Market is closed on Thanksgiving. All meals will have to be picked up November 21-23.