2021 Thanksgiving Trends

Author Tim Staskiewicz

November 17th, 2021 3:00 PM

A recent survey done by Jennie-O Turkey Store has revealed how people across the country feel about the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday, how they plan to celebrate, the dishes they find most intimidating and even how many pounds of food a single person plans to eat during the meal.

• How Much Turkey?

  Share

  53% will purchase a whole turkey vs. a turkey breast. More plan on buying a bigger turkey vs. smaller turkey (48% and 43% respectively)

• Who’s Cooking?

  Share

  Most people surveyed are the ones cooking the turkey (37%), with their mother coming in second (24%).

• Save the Neck for Me, Clark

  Share

  The majority prefer dark over white meat.
• Get Out the Fat Pants

  Share

  28% of those polled plan to eat between 4 and 6 pounds of food on Thanksgiving Day. 27% percent estimate they will eat 7-10 pounds; 20% aim to eat up to 3 pounds; 11% intend to eat 11-14 pounds; and 5% anticipate feasting on more than 15 pounds of food.

• Roasting or Frying?

  Share

  Most will roast their turkeys (51%), with frying coming in second (34%)

• Leftovers!

  Share

  The majority plan to cook enough food to have leftovers. Turkey stuffed peppers, anyone?
• Intimidating Meal Prep

  Share

  While turkey is THE marquis dish, many are intimidated to cook it because they're scared it will turn out dry and overcooked (49%).

• Turkey Shopping

  Share

  36% purchase their turkey one week before Thanksgiving.

• Fresh or Frozen?

  Share

  50% buy their turkeys frozen and 29% fresh.
• Friendsgiving Is Back for Some!

  Share

  Forty-two percent noted they will also attend a Friendsgiving gathering.

• Most Are Doing Hybrid Thanksgiving Celebrations

  Share

  The majority of those polled will be attending a virtual Thanksgiving, in addition to an in-person celebration.

Need some assistance with Thanksgiving? Jennie-O consumer engagement experts are on hand to help alleviate stress around holiday meal planning at the company’s 1-800-TURKEYS hotline, through live chat on the Jennie-O website, and even by texting “Turkey” to 73876.

Author Tim Staskiewicz

Category:

• Rock 92.9
• Wicked Holiday Guide

Tags:

friendsgiving,Thanksgiving,Turkey