Christmas is right around the corner! So, now’s definitely the time when people will be looking to make some last-minute additions to their festive feast. However, as traditional as it is for families to gather around round the table on Christmas day to enjoy a turkey dinner, sometimes it’s just nice for a change, isn’t it?

So, it’s up to butchers to provide them with some tasty meat alternatives, and here at Butchers Equipment Warehouse, we’ve got a few festive recommendations to help you get your customers on their way.

Bring out the beef

Beef is one of the most versatile meats there is. The range of different dishes that can be prepared from a single beef joint alone are numerous, so it’s pretty much a no-brainer for anyone that’s looking to make the shift away from turkey this Christmas. As a little USP for your butcher’s shop, why not attach some festive recipe cards to your beef joints that list out a few classic beefy recipes for your customers to try? We couldn’t think of a better alternative to turkey than a succulent beef wellington to decorate the Christmas Day dinner table. What’s more, beef gives people a great excuse to include Yorkshire pudding as part of their festive feast!

Go ahead with gammon

Another meat that can sometimes get overlooked over the festive period is gammon. A gently boiled or poached gammon makes for a delightful Christmas feast, so offering this up as the perfect turkey replacement is sure to go down a treat with your customers. In need of some recipe inspiration? Try adding spices to the gammon to give it a real kick as well as studding it with cloves and serving it with citrus fruits for extra flavour. Alternatively, following the poaching stage smother with a cranberry glaze and roast to create a tasty seasonal treat. The perfect Christmas dinner treat.

Let loose with a lamb

Lamb is often viewed as the traditional meat that’s consumed on Easter Sunday, but it makes a perfectly good Christmas feast as well! Lamb is rightfully regarded as one of the most tender meats you can supply to your customers, which makes it a fantastic alternative for those who feel that turkey can often end up a little on the dry side once it’s been cooked. For added flavour, consider advising your customers to season their joint with thyme and the zest of a few oranges, basted with meat juices and soaked in wine to create a mouth watering St Clements roast lamb. It’s the absolute embodiment of festive flavour!

There you have it! By getting stocked up with delicious meat joints, you’ll be able to satisfy any customers that are looking for an alternative to turkey this Christmas. What’s more, if you find that you need some new tools to help you through the festive season, you’re in exactly the right place.

At Butchers Equipment Warehouse we have all the butchers knives, butchers tools and butchers supplies you need for cutting and preparing meats at Christmas. If you have any specific questions or you need any advice, feel free to call us on 01254 427761, and we’ll be happy to help however we can.