Turkey, turkey, turkey, and ham. Shrimp rings. Specialty cheeses. Don't miss the special occasion beef and pork roasts after the day itself!

Quality is good if you buy, thaw just enough, and break a turkey down to a breast and dark meat quarters, throw the back and wings in the stock pot, and refreeze those meat portions once.

Spiral hams can be cut into big chunks and frozen separately. Bone in the stockpot for beans, soups, greens. Freeze your stock in quart bags.

Buy the big scary meat. It's the cheapest per pound all year and if you break it down yes you can and will use it up.

A sturdy pair of kitchen scissors and a heavy knife will do it, a few freezer bags and some foil. Nothing special. Embrace your inner killer and get to dismemberment.