Poll Finds Canned Cranberry Sauce To Be America's Least Favorite Thanksgiving Food

Nov 28, 2019 by apost team

Turkey might be the main star, but Thanksgiving just wouldn’t be the same without its extravagant sides. From mashed potatoes to green bean casseroles, each one of these dishes has its distinguished purpose on the Thanksgiving table.

But is there a side we’ve been including every year for generations that just takes up space?  Well, according to a new poll, there is - it’s canned cranberry sauce. 

A poll by Instacart showed almost half (46%!) of Americans think canned cranberry sauce is “disgusting.” What is interesting, however, is that although many find the side to be displeasing, about half of American households will by the canned version rather than make it from scratch.

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The poll also showed some other interesting preferences, as well as trends regarding the holiday. We might associate Thanksgiving with Turkey, but about 42% of Millenials who have hosted the holiday so far have skipped Turkey for another protein. Their replacement of choice? Instacart’s sales show Pork to be the second most bought protein in the days before the holiday. 

But what about the pie? Unsurprisingly, 94% of Americans will have pie at the table as the grand finale to their meal. Pumpkin pie topped the list as the most eaten pie on Thanksgiving, with 31% of households serving it. Just behind it were apple pie and pecan pie, both tied at 18%

What is your favorite side on Thanksgiving? Let us know in the comments - and make sure you pass this along to your friends and family!