The leftovers

What to put on a leftover turkey sandwich

The best leftover turkey sandwich needs one sweet-tart thing, one sharp thing and one rich thing. Cranberry pepper sauce or cranberry salsa covers the first, a sweet hot honey mustard or black truffle mustard the second, and a cranberry walnut cheese spread the third. Every jar here comes from a small maker.

8 picks, in stock today. Each ships straight from its maker.

Three sandwiches to try

Turkey with Brushfire Farms cranberry pepper sauce and sharp cheddar. Turkey with Blake Hill maple onion jam and black truffle mustard. Turkey with cranberry walnut cheese spread and a drizzle of ghost pepper hot honey.

Beyond the sandwich

The same jars work on turkey hash, a leftover cheese board, or a grilled cheese with the last of the stuffing.

Good to know

What sauce goes on a leftover turkey sandwich?

Something tart and a little sweet, like cranberry pepper sauce or cranberry salsa, plus a mustard. Many people add a spicy note such as hot honey.

What can I use instead of cranberry sauce on a turkey sandwich?

Maple onion jam, a date and cumin chutney, or a sweet hot honey mustard all give the sweet and sharp contrast cranberry sauce does.

Will it get there before Thanksgiving?

Each maker ships on its own schedule, and the product page says what that maker can do. Shelf-stable items are the safest bet close to the day. If timing matters, order early so it arrives a few days ahead.

How does shipping work?

Each maker packs and ships its own items, so shipping is each maker's own rate, shown at checkout, usually $8 to $15 for one item. Anything else from the same maker goes in the same box. Perishables like cheese go out Monday to Wednesday in insulated packaging.

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