Thanksgiving sandwich
A Thanksgiving sandwich or Thanksgiving leftovers sandwich, also called a Gobbler, Pilgrim, or Puritan, is an American sandwich constructed from traditional foods eaten on American Thanksgiving, such as roast turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce, and gravy.
History
The origin of the Thanksgiving sandwich is disputed. It may have originated in New England, with recipes and local restaurant claimants by the 1950s. A recipe for a "Thanksgiving Sandwich Special" sandwich featuring a meat salad of turkey, veal and optionally cranberry jelly is given in a 1915 Chicago trade journal.Variations
Hot turkey commercial
In Minnesota, a variation of the Thanksgiving sandwich known as the hot turkey commercial is commonly eaten after Thanksgiving. This sandwich is open faced and consists of turkey, turkey gravy, and mashed potatoes on white bread.Commercial versions
The Thanksgiving sandwich has been adapted to chain store menus:; Capriotti's, the Bobbie : pulled turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce, mayonnaise
; Wawa, the Gobbler : hoagie with hot turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce, gravy
; GetGo, the Pilgrim : sliced turkey, cranberry sauce, cheddar cheese, gravy on stuffing bread
; Publix, Turkey Cranberry Holiday Sub : sliced deli turkey, cranberry-orange relish, bacon, Gruyère