Our top Christmas meat recommendations for your festive feast

It is never too early to start thinking about what meat to have for Christmas dinner. Whilst crispy potatoes and hearty vegetables are delicious, the meat is undeniably the star of the show. There are plenty of options out there and each one offers something unique and special. As you gather with your loved ones, make sure you serve them up a roast they will adore. If you are unsure what meat to have for Christmas dinner, read on to discover some of our favourites.

Table of Contents:

• What is the Traditional Meat for Christmas Dinner?
• 6 Best Meats to Have for Christmas Dinner

What is the Traditional Meat for Christmas Dinner?

Turkey is thought of as the traditional meat for Christmas dinner in England. Turkey first came to England during the Tudor period. In this time, they were considered an exotic delicacy. For many years only the nobility were able to afford a Christmas turkey. It wasn't until the early 20th century that turkeys became common on most families' Christmas tables. Even then, a turkey cost on average a week's wages to buy. Before turkey, goose was the traditional meat eaten for Christmas dinner.

6 Best Meats to Have for Christmas Dinner

If you are pondering what meat to have for christmas dinner, you might be stuck between going down the traditional route or trying something different. This is our list of some of the best meats to have for Christmas dinner:

1. Christmas Beef
2. Christmas Ham
3. Christmas Duck
4. Christmas Pork
5. Christmas Goose
6. Christmas Turkey

1. Christmas Beef

Beef is an excellent choice if you are deciding what meat to have for Christmas dinner. Rich, juicy with a luscious flavour, beef is everything you could want for a festive feast. Farmison's Christmas beef is handpicked from matured, free-range heritage breeds. The result is melt-in-the-mouth meat which will impress the whole family. The only problem is there are so many superb cuts of beef to choose from.

Will you choose a decadent beef wellington, a sumptuous rolled rib of beef or a flavourful topside joint?

2. Christmas Ham

Ham is a Christmas dinner favourite for many across the country. A delicious fusion of sweet and salty, everyone can enjoy a Christmas ham. The best thing about choosing ham for your Christmas dinner is that it can be prepared in advance. This means you can maximise time spent enjoying the company of your loved ones on the big day. Farmison's Christmas ham is some of the finest quality, free-range pork you can find. Follow our treacle glazed ham recipe for a christmas day feast that will leave your guests licking their lips.

3. Christmas Duck

Wondering what meat to have for Christmas dinner that will keep your guests coming back for more? Try a Christmas duck! This succulent meat has exceptional flavour which marries well with all the traditional sides of a roast. As a smaller bird, duck tends to have a quicker cooking time than turkey or goose. This makes it perfect for intimate Christmas dinners. Farmison's Christmas duck range is award-winning for its outstanding taste which can only be achieved by rearing birds the proper way, slowly and naturally.

4. Christmas Pork

A variation of pork has already had one mention on the list of what meat to have for Christmas dinner but it is just so delicious we had to mention it again. Sumptuous and tender, pork can be a show stopping centrepiece for your Christmas dinner. A slow roasted pork joint with crispy crackling is perfect for a cold winter day. Or, to make your festivities even more fancy, you could try a luxurious christmas porchetta. Serve Farmison's free-range pork with our artisan artisan pork stuffing for the perfect finish.

5. Christmas Goose

Goose is one of the most traditional options when it comes to what meat to have for Christmas dinner. It is a classic favourite for good reason. The dark goose meat is richer in flavour than most other poultry making it utterly irresistible and completely divine. Farmison's free range geese have plumped up naturally on a hearty diet in the great outdoors. The result is a gorgeous Christmas goose with plenty of juicy meat. Follow our recommendations of how to cook goose for christmas dinner for a festive meal your guests won't be able to stop talking about.

6. Christmas Turkey

Last but not least on our list of what meat to have for Christmas dinner is turkey. This popular meat is a favourite option thanks to its mouth watering texture and tender flavour. One of life's simple pleasures, a christmas turkey has been the centre of many memorable meals. Farmison's award winning christmas turkeys have spent the autumn plumping up ready to be delivered fresh to your home for your special Christmas feast. Follow our roast turkey recipe for a truly delectable main course.

Eat Better Meat This Christmas

Still unsure of what meat to have for Christmas? Why not try three in one and treat your loved ones to a three bird roast this festive season? Keep exploring Farmison's Christmas range to discover all the excellent options we can offer. There is arguably no greater gift than the gift of better meat. Show your family and friends the love they deserve by sharing some of Farmison's top quality British meat with them this Christmas.