While most Wyomingites settle down at a traditional Thanksgiving Table with turkey, ham, cornbread, dressing, and cranberry sauce, there are a ton of Cowboy State residents who add their own twist to the holiday that was celebrated for almost three hundred years before our state was established. According to the number of recipes researched on Google, surveys, and statewide polls, here are some unusual dishes you might find around a table on the biggest feasting day of the year.
- Pork Chops
Flickr / jeffreyw Did you know that the top Google search on Thanksgiving in Wyoming is for pork chop recipes? Clearly, people out here aren’t opposed to making something other than Turkey! Either that, or pork is a little harder to make than we realized. Regardless, it’s a good alternative to ham to serve alongside your main turkey.
- Elk
Flickr / Ayngelina Sure, we love turkey, but we can also get creative. If you’ve had a lucky hunting season, chances are you’re going to show off with an Elk appetizer, or maybe some elk tenderloin.
- Prime Rib
Flickr / Ryan Yu Do you know anyone who makes a big prime rib roast instead of a ham? Sometimes you just want to add a little beef to an already hearty Thanksgiving meal.
- Frog Eye Salad
Flickr / Jeffrey Beall This is a tradition in many Rocky Mountain households. The base of the casserole is acini de pepe pasta, eggs, and whipped cream — but lots of people add fruit or tapioca to the mix. Don’t worry, it never really has frog eyes in it!
- Stuffing or Dressing made with Rocky Mountain Oysters
Flickr / Churl If this trend hasn’t hit your household yet, it’s about time to try it! Skip the sausage and try mixing up a dressing with Rocky Mountain Oysters. It gives Thanksgiving a truly wild touch!
- Fry Bread
Flickr / Jimmy Emerson DVM Make some fry bread using a traditional recipe rather than go all-in on cornbread. It’s the perfect carb to pair with your table full of proteins.
- Green Bean Casserole
Flickr / Jessica Rossi Serve up a big dish of green bean casserole with french fried onions and even your most carnivorous guests will be digging into the veggies. This is one of Wyoming’s favorite side dishes year after year.
- Cherry Pie - or Chokecherry Pie, if you can find it.
Flickr / Benny Mazur Some people go out of their way to make a fresh chokecherry pie, in true Wyoming style. For the rest of us, we’ll enjoy a slice of cherry pie, or maybe the famous Pumpkin Pie from the Pie Lady in Casper.
Have another food twist your family loves at Thanksgiving? Feel free to add it in the comments!
Flickr / jeffreyw
Did you know that the top Google search on Thanksgiving in Wyoming is for pork chop recipes? Clearly, people out here aren’t opposed to making something other than Turkey! Either that, or pork is a little harder to make than we realized. Regardless, it’s a good alternative to ham to serve alongside your main turkey.
Flickr / Ayngelina
Sure, we love turkey, but we can also get creative. If you’ve had a lucky hunting season, chances are you’re going to show off with an Elk appetizer, or maybe some elk tenderloin.
Flickr / Ryan Yu
Do you know anyone who makes a big prime rib roast instead of a ham? Sometimes you just want to add a little beef to an already hearty Thanksgiving meal.
Flickr / Jeffrey Beall
This is a tradition in many Rocky Mountain households. The base of the casserole is acini de pepe pasta, eggs, and whipped cream — but lots of people add fruit or tapioca to the mix. Don’t worry, it never really has frog eyes in it!
Flickr / Churl
If this trend hasn’t hit your household yet, it’s about time to try it! Skip the sausage and try mixing up a dressing with Rocky Mountain Oysters. It gives Thanksgiving a truly wild touch!
Flickr / Jimmy Emerson DVM
Make some fry bread using a traditional recipe rather than go all-in on cornbread. It’s the perfect carb to pair with your table full of proteins.
Flickr / Jessica Rossi
Serve up a big dish of green bean casserole with french fried onions and even your most carnivorous guests will be digging into the veggies. This is one of Wyoming’s favorite side dishes year after year.
Flickr / Benny Mazur
Some people go out of their way to make a fresh chokecherry pie, in true Wyoming style. For the rest of us, we’ll enjoy a slice of cherry pie, or maybe the famous Pumpkin Pie from the Pie Lady in Casper.
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