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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]In Indiana my great aunt always had vinegar slaw at holidays. [/quote]

This is exactly what traditional thanksgiving meals are missing and what cranberry sauce doesn’t provide - an acidic punch that is not overly sweet. In my family, we always have kimchi (and chapjae) at thanksgiving. The kimchi cuts through all the fat and richness. [/quote]

I would love both of those as well[/quote]

Kimchi and chapjae are really good ideas for a Thanksgiving side.

Back in the 19th into early 20th century it was very standard to serve pickled dishes and vinegary relishes as sides to dinner. Because they aided with the digestion and added spice and variety. All the old cookbooks are crowded with recipes for pickles and relishes for a reason. And I guarantee you the Victorian Thanksgiving would have had a selection of these relishes and pickles alongside with the potatoes and turkey.

A nice vinegary coleslaw would fall into this category and if there is a big meal that desperately needs something to help with digestion, it's Thanksgiving! [/quote]

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