Food News and Trends Grocery The 7 Best Trader Joe’s Products You Need for Thanksgiving Make your Turkey Day easier—and more delicious—than ever before. By Terri Peters Terri Peters Terri Peters is an award-winning journalist and editor who has worked in the food, travel, and lifestyle space for over a decade. Her writing has appeared in many online publications, including Allrecipes, EatingWell, Insider, TODAY.com, and Yahoo Life. Allrecipes' editorial guidelines Published on November 9, 2024 Close Photo: Allrecipes Thanksgiving is the unofficial kickoff of holiday celebrations. What’s more, the approaching food-centric festivities cause lots of incredible seasonal finds to pop up at grocery chains like Trader Joe’s. From gluten-free gravy to alcohol-free sparkling drinks for holiday toasts, Trader Joe’s Thanksgiving-oriented products are time-savers you can certainly feel thankful for. After all, who doesn’t get a kick out of miniature pecan pies or feel extra cozy when eating soup out of a bread bowl? Just in time for your fall grocery shopping needs, here are seven of the best new and returning fan-favorite Thanksgiving products at Trader Joe’s in November. And better yet—most of them are under $5. 01 of 07 Teeny Tiny Pecan Pies, $4.99 Allrecipes Whether you pronounce it "pee-can" or "pu-cahn", one thing everyone agrees on is that pecan pie is a delicious addition to any holiday table. These miniature pies measure about three inches in diameter, and have a brown sugar-pecan filling baked into a buttery, flaky mini-crust. With four pies per box, these little wonders are perfect for warming up and serving for dessert. Topped with whipped cream—or mascarpone if you want to feel fancy— every guest at your dinner table will love these tiny pies, regardless of how they pronounce the nut therein. 02 of 07 Herb-Seasoned Brined Bone-In Half Turkey, $4.99 per pound Allrecipes Not every Turkey Day gathering requires a whole bird for feasting. For those smaller get-togethers, TJ’s is offering a half turkey. The antibiotic-free bird is brined and rubbed with traditional seasonings. Right before it’s vacuum-sealed, it gets topped with a disc of compound butter and a sprig of rosemary—a festive addition worth gobbling about. Perfect for small gatherings and beginner cooks, the turkey cooks in about an hour to an hour and a half, which is half the time it takes to cook a more traditional bird. You can find these half turkeys in the refrigerated section of your local TJ’s store. 03 of 07 Gluten-Free Turkey Gravy, $3.99 Allrecipes Thanksgiving can be a challenge for your gluten-free guests, so picking up this GF version of traditional turkey gravy is a great way to make the turkey and its fixings safe for everyone at your table. Priced at $3.99 for a 16-ounce container, this gravy is perfect for filling up that gravy boat and pouring atop mashed potatoes and turkey. 04 of 07 Organic Sparkling Rosé Tea Beverage, $1.99 Allrecipes Whether you’re on an alcohol-free journey yourself or just looking to provide booze-free options for your guests, these sparkling rosé teas are a great item to have on hand for holiday hosting. Made from a blend of white, black, sencha, and Pu-erh teas, this sparkling sipper will look ultra-festive poured into a champagne flute and garnished with a sprig of rosemary. Priced at $1.99 per 12-ounce can, these refreshing sparkling teas are a good one to stock up on. Since you’re only opening a small can, not an entire bottle, they’re easy to keep bubbly and fresh for every holiday hosting opportunity. 05 of 07 Sourdough Boules, $2.99 Allrecipes These two-packs of sourdough bread boules are made with a sourdough starter that results in a light and airy ball of bread perfect for everything from avocado toast to a soup-serving vessel. Hollow the boules out, fill with hearty fall soups like chili or leftover Thanksgiving turkey soup, and prepare to be wowed. You can also cut these sourdough boules into cubes and toast them up to use as salad croutons or the base for your stuffing. Or, if you’re a chowder lover, TJ’s recommends using them to serve up some New England clam chowder. The possibilities are endless and you’re sure to have a "boule" while noshing on these. 06 of 07 Organic Turkey Bone Broth, $3.49 Allrecipes Turkey broth gets used throughout the holiday season in dishes like gravy and soups, and subbing hearty bone broth for standard broth is a great way to add some extra protein to your home cooking. TJ’s Organic Turkey Bone Broth is on sale for $3.49 per 17-ounce container, making it another great pantry item to stock up on and keep on hand throughout the holidays. Each serving of this bone broth packs a whopping 12 grams of protein, and works for everything from basting your turkey to deglazing the drippings pan after roasting. 07 of 07 Cheesy Herby Biscuits, $4.99 Allrecipes Bread is often the star of a Thanksgiving dinner, and these cheesy biscuits are the perfect addition to any holiday menu. They’re buttery, flaky, and packed with herbs like rosemary and thyme, as well as Cheddar and Parmesan cheeses. TJ’s take on cheesy biscuits can be found in the frozen section, making them a great item to keep on hand for surprise holiday meals or to use for sopping up gravy on Turkey Day. The biscuits get baked from frozen for about a half hour—no proofing or thawing required. And, because they’re kept frozen until cooking, you won’t have to worry about them going stale before Thanksgiving. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit