Feeling turkey shy this festive season? Non-turkey gobblers can enjoy a festive feast every bit as spectacular as a traditional Christmas roast, with Aldi’s extensive selection of main meal alternatives.
Whether it’s a luxurious Gammon infused with truffle or a truly showstopping Partridge in a Pear Tree Wellington, Aldi shoppers will be spoilt for choice this Christmas with an abundance of turkey free treats.
Poultry:
Arriving in stores from 19th December, the Specially Selected Ultimate British Duck (£19.99, 1.23kg), is sure to have shoppers quacking with joy! Offering a duo of British duck seasoned boneless breast joint and slow cooked legs, topped off with gluten free stuffing and confit, and complemented with a port and plum glaze – a delicious main offering!
Or, for a truly unique festive experience, the Specially Selected Partridge in a Pear Tree Wellington (£9.99, 400g), offers the ultimate showstopping main. Boasting British Partridge complete with succulent pork and pear stuffing and encased in the finest shortcrust pastry, this flavoursome combination of partridge and pork will leave feasters satisfied. Both available in store and online from 19th December.
Beef:
For those that crave a main meal that’s a bit beefier, Aldi has introduced the brand new ultimate Specially Selected Exquisite Wagyu Wing Rib Joint with Butter Melts (£24.99, 1.5-3kg). The unique rearing of Wagyu cattle leads to the development of copious marbling, giving this centrepiece joint a rich, buttery and luxurious texture.
Or, for a returning meaty festive favourite, the spicy and salty crumb of the Specially Selected Salt & Pepper Seasoned Beef Rib (£14.99, 1.5-3kg), is a truly luxurious option. Both on sale 19th December.
Game:
Arriving to stores on 19th December, the Specially Selected Exquisite Game Box (£29.99 2.5kg) contains a truly festive feast. The selection of fresh British game is set to impress guests, from British estates, it is pre-prepared and beautifully presented featuring a brace of pheasants, four pheasant breasts, two bird Wellingtons and pork and cranberry stuffing.
For venison lovers, Aldi is also welcoming the new Specially Selected Venison Wellington (£14.99, 700g) to stores this Christmas. With a robust and gamey flavour, it feels luxuriously premium, with rich mushroom duxelles and buttery puff pastry layers. Best served delicately pink with a crisp puff pastry layer, this spectacular dish is an irresistible Christmas main course.
Shoppers can also try the Specially Selected Venison Loin (£26.99, 2.5kg) for a premium game choice this festive season. Boasting sustainably sourced Wild British meant, this cut is individually butchered from a whole piece of loin off the bone and larder trimmed, cut from the centre of the loin to offer equal size either end.
Gammon:
Finally, for those who can’t resist a classic festive Ham, Aldi is welcoming two new premium gammon joints to its range this Christmas. The new Specially Selected Decorative Gammon (£9.99, 1.2kg) offers the height of luxury. An unsmoked gammon joint encased with either a choice of porcini mushroom crumb and a rich truffle butter oil, or drizzled in maple syrup and orange marmalade. On sale 9th December.
Equally decadent is the new Specially Selected Crackling Gammon Joint (Bone-in) (£14.99, 2.5kg). This crunchy crackling and sweet and sticky dark sugary glaze has savoury aromas of gammon with sweet sugary notes and hints of clove. Also available in a delicious Maple and Bourbon Glazed flavour. On sale 9th December.
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