The Ultimate Thanksgiving Prep Timeline

1 week before:
-make and freeze soups
-make and freeze gravy
-make pie dough and freeze

5 days before
-start thawing turkey (if 20 pounds or larger)
-Budget 1 day of thawing for every 4 pounds of turkey

2 days before
-cube bread for stuffing
-prepare and refrigerate casseroles
-chop veggies for salad and sides
-prepare and refrigerate cranberry sauce

1 day before
-assemble and refrigerate stuffing
-peel potatoes and cover in cold water, then refrigerate
-bake pies