5 Tempting Turkey Alternatives for Christmas
Turkey is a familiar favourite at Christmas, but with nationwide supply chains facing difficulty this year why not explore tasty alternatives that make a great centre of plate and deserve a spot at the table.
1. Sweet or Salty Gammon Joint
Not deviating too far from tradition, a good roast ham makes a succulently sweet festive treat.
Our Red Tractor farm assured British Prime Meats Gammon Joint 70117 is great for higher-volume users, it comes boneless to minimize waste and tied to save time.
A traditional favourite among consumers, it’s guaranteed to make a fantastic centrepiece for the occasion and can be elevated with a delicious festive glaze like our Brakes Maple Flavour Mustard and Apple Glaze 114657.
2. Tender Pork Loin
A British favourite on a Sunday roast and rich with festive flavour, why not give pork a place at the table this Christmas? Our Prime Meats Pork Loin 70888 is British Red Tractor farm assured, your guarantee of quality and provenance. This boneless cut is scored for the perfect crackling and easy to slice.
Stick to tradition and pair it with our Bramley Apple Sauce 35510, or top it with our sweet and smoky Brakes Sticky BBQ Glaze 114654.
3. British Beef Topside
Whether served juicy and rare or cooked low and slow to create a deliciously tender meat, responsibly sourced British beef makes for an indulgent alternative festive centre of plate.
Fully prepared and ready to cook, our Prime Meats Red Tractor British Beef Topside 71288 joint is boneless for easy carving and is delicious when topped with lashings of rich Sysco Premium Beef and Red Wine Gravy 128742.
4. Indulgent Lamb Shoulder
Melt-in-the-mouth festive lamb dishes can be a tasty change for your customers at Christmas time.
Succulently soft, our British Red Tractor Lamb Shoulder 131608 would really wow this Christmas, boasting rich joyful flavours when served with Brakes Redcurrant Jelly 100311.
5. Nut Roast
A vegetarian favourite and great alternative for Christmas is an elevated nut roast.
A premium take on this vegetarian classic, our Jewelled Nut Roast 131073 is made up of a selection of nuts, root vegetables, potato and cheddar and is adorned with delicious white onion marmalade, apricots, cranberries, and almonds for extra visual and plate appeal.
It’s also a great time, labour and waste saver coming individually portioned and frozen.