Thanksgiving Food Face-Off: Turkey Reigns, but Controversy Surrounds Other Classics

Americans in Washington, D.C. reveal their must-have Thanksgiving dishes, including unique preparations like "trash can turkey" where the bird is smoked under a U.S.-made trash can for 6-8 hours. Mashed potatoes ranked as the most popular side dish, followed by stuffing, mac and cheese, and sweet potatoes. Cranberry sauce was the most disliked traditional Thanksgiving food. Other favorites mentioned include potato salad, ham, baked macaroni, greens, and homemade sweet potato pie.