Thanksgiving Dinner 2023

Plan Thanksgiving like a pro

Plan Thanksgiving like a pro

Prep now and thank us later.

Putting together a big meal is all about strategy, especially when it comes to Thanksgiving dinner. If you're not sure where to begin, that's okay! We’ll show you how to tackle this holiday one day at a time.

Two to four weeks prior to Thanksgiving

  1. Secure your kitchen essentials: Make sure you have the proper kitchen essentials needed to prep your dinner. Your must-have list should include a turkey baster, fat separator, roasting pan, poultry thermometer, roasting rack, and a carving set and carving board.
  2. Create your grocery list: Create a list of all ingredients you’ll need for the dishes you’re preparing. Our tip — separate your list into non-perishable items and perishable items. Purchase your non-perishables ahead of time. Use the Shopping List feature in our app to keep everything organized and to see what deals and coupons you can take advantage of.
  3. Shop for non-perishables and bar items: Buy your canned goods and dry ingredients (like chicken stock, butter, stuffing mix, nuts, baking ingredients) turkey brine kit and paper products. Additionally, stock up on your beverage essentials like water, soda, beer and wine.
  4. Order or reserve your turkey: Secure your turkey by reserving it ahead of time at the meat counter at your local Vons. If, however, you're opting for a frozen turkey, pick it up as soon as you have room in your freezer.

One week prior to Thanksgiving

  1. Prepare items ahead-of-time: Things like soups, cookies or pastry dough can be made ahead of time and stored in your freezer.
  2. Plan your cooking schedule: Create a schedule to set yourself up for success. In addition to freezing things well in advance, other items like desserts, baked breads and cranberry sauce can be made 2-3 days in advance. Make a list of every dish you’ll need to prepare and include cooking times. From there, you can decide when each dish will need to make it to the oven, stove, or microwave. You’ll need to stagger your cooking depending on the time and temperature needed. Build an itinerary for the entire day, from the time you get up to the time you want to put dinner on the table to ensure everything is ready to eat right on time.

2-4 days prior to Thanksgiving

  1. Shop for perishables: It's time to buy those fresh ingredients like vegetables, turkey, fresh herbs and store-made items like fresh cakes, cookies, and pies. Check the Vons for U™ app for deals and promotions on your favorite fresh foods.
  2. Shop for florals: If you’re hosting, pick up a floral arrangement centerpiece. Or, if you’re celebrating at a loved one’s home, grab a bouquet for the host. Our in-store florists can make a recommendation with one of our seasonal bouquets or they can help you build the perfect arrangement.
  3. Defrost your turkey: If you've opted for a frozen turkey, now is your time to begin defrosting your bird. Tip — allow one day of thawing per 4 pounds of turkey.
  4. Get baking: If you're also handling the desserts, now is a great time to begin baking. If you're buying from our bakery, buy today for optimal freshness. Our bakery pros are here to help you make the perfect sweet selection for your holiday spread.

1 day prior to Thanksgiving

  1. Set your table: Set the table in advance so you don't have to worry about it when guests are arriving.
  2. Prep side dishes: Side dishes like casseroles, mashed potatoes and stuffing can be made a day in advance, refrigerated overnight, and re-heated the next day. Whether you want to save time, or your cooking didn’t quite go to plan, we have delicious pre-made sides you can re-heat in a pinch. Visit your friendly neighborhood Vons and ask our deli pros about our holiday side dishes.
  3. Set up your beverage station: Make it easy for guests to help themselves to drinks throughout the day.

Thanksgiving Day

  1. Prep and cook your turkey: It's time to cook your bird! Start by rinsing the turkey and letting it sit at room temperature for one hour prior to cooking.
  2. Prepare your appetizers: Cook your appetizers. To save time, pick up some delicious pre-made appetizers from our deli or shop our frozen section for quick and easy options.
  3. Re-heat your sides: Re-heat your prepared side dishes. We recommend re-heating "low and slow", about one hour prior to eating.
  4. Make the gravy: Cook up your delicious gravy so it is ready to eat alongside your meal.
  5. Savor it all: Enjoy your delicious meal, and the family and friends around you. Cheers!

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Thanksgiving is a time for turkey and gratitude

Gather around the table for a Thanksgiving dinner to remember. Thanksgiving in 2023 is about tradition, time together and a delicious turkey to go seamlessly from dinner to leftovers. You can find turkey near you at your local Vons, along with all the great companions to moist, rich turkey like potatoes, vegetables, dinner rolls, cranberry sauce and more.

The turkey is the star of the show: you can find a great turkey at any size for all of your entertainment needs. Roasted turkey pairs well with roasted vegetables like potatoes, carrots, onions, parsnips, turnips and squash. You can even roast Brussels sprouts in the oven with balsamic vinegar for a delicious take on a classic side dish.

It’s easy to order ahead for Thanksgiving and get the turkey you need to dazzle everyone around the table. Make sure that you plan ahead, because turkeys tend to sell out quickly. Bringing home a moist, flavorful turkey is a great way to cut down time in the kitchen and ensure that Thanksgiving dinner is less effort and more time together.

Finish the evening with great desserts. Thanksgiving is a time to lean on the season of plenty, from moist cake to pies that are sure to delight. Pumpkin pie with whipped cream is a fantastic choice to pair with everything else on the table. Purchase traditional Thanksgiving dinner staples and more at your local Vons and enjoy time with the people who matter most.

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TURKEY OFFERS
For Turkey Price per Lb. Add offer to your loyalty account prior to in-store or online check-out, then redeem in the store where you regularly shop or apply to your online order. Offers are personalized to the loyalty account holder and store associated with the holder’s loyalty account. Offers cannot be assigned or transferred and may not be redeemable in other store locations. Offers are limited to one per customer unless otherwise stated and cannot be applied to previous purchases. Using multiple accounts to exceed limits on offers and promotions is not permitted. We reserve the right to terminate accounts if we believe they are used for such activities. Offers do not apply to online orders scheduled for delivery or pickup after the offer expiration dates. Offers cannot be doubled or combined with any other offer, savings, coupon, or discount. Internet/digital coupons cannot be doubled except manufacturers’ coupons, where permitted by the issuing manufacturer and accepted by participating store locations. In the event of product return, savings may be deducted from refund. All rebate offers are subject to the applicable manufacturer’s additional terms. You pay applicable taxes, bottle/can deposits, and bag fees on purchased and free items. Prices may change and vary among store locations. Prices effective on the date you place an online order may not be the same on your scheduled order delivery or pickup date. Prices for products you order online generally are higher than in our physical store locations and may vary by fulfillment method chosen. Online promotions, discounts and offers may differ from those in our physical store locations. Not all items/varieties are available in all store locations. Quantities limited to inventory on hand and subject to availability. Sales in retail quantities only. Some items may be subject to manufacturers’ limitations and other requirements. While supplies last. Transactional limits may apply. No rainchecks. We reserve the right to modify or cancel offers and/or correct typographical, pictorial, and other ad or pricing errors. Offer void where prohibited by law and has no cash value.

For Free Turkey with Minimum Dollar Purchase Promotion. TO OBTAIN A FREE SIGNATURE FARM BRAND GRADE A FROZEN TURKEY, YOU MUST SPEND THE MINIMUM DOLLAR AMOUNT SPECIFIED OR MORE IN A SINGLE TRANSACTION.  Applies to in-store or on-line ordering.  OFFER DOES NOT APPLY TO ONLINE ORDERS PLACED THROUGH A THIRD-PARTY SUCH AS Instacart, UberEats, DoorDash, ETC.   Limit one free turkey per customer.  Minimum purchase amount is calculated based on subtotal of all qualifying items at checkout after deduction of all other promotions, offers, discounts, and savings and excludes alcoholic beverages, tobacco, and fluid dairy products, bottle/container deposits, and any fees, charges, and taxes. The offer may not be combined with any other promotion, offer, discount or savings and other restrictions may apply. Turkey sizes may vary.  Offer only good while supplies last.  We reserve the right to modify or cancel offers/orders, change the minimum purchase amount and/or to correct typographical, pictorial, and other ad or pricing errors. 

For Frozen Turkey Price Match Promotion: Restrictions Apply. Price match guarantee only good at participating Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada, Texas, and Utah Albertsons store locations. Price match based on daily documented per lb. price of one Signature Farms Brand Grade A frozen turkey (on-line and in store).  Price match not valid on any other brands or turkey products available at participating Albertsons stores. Price match comparison applies ONLY to Walmart, Fry’s or Basha’s store locations within 30-mile radius of participating Albertsons store location.  Match applies to on-line or in-store pricing at eligible competitor locations.  Pricing is actual per lb. shelf or advertised price applicable to date of the price match claim for one Grade A (or equivalent) frozen turkey at Walmart, Fry’s or Basha’s eligible location. Price match valid only for documented prices the same calendar day as price match claimed.  Customer must provide adequate photographic or on-line documentation of per lb. competitor pricing of Grade A frozen turkey product from the same day price match is claimed. Price match to be honored for validly documented lower listed competitor per lb. pricing on a single frozen Grade A (or equivalent) turkey unit with reduction to competitor price applied at checkout.   If purchase already completed, customer can be reimbursed for difference in purchase price with documentation of eligible lower competitor per lb. price documented from same date of Albertsons Signature Farms Grade A frozen turkey purchase. Price match only good while supplies last, and participating products subject to availability. Prices may change and vary among store locations. We may terminate or revise details, terms & conditions of the price match guarantee at any time and at our discretion. Void where prohibited.

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