The festive season is the perfect time to gather around and enjoy unforgettable meals with loved ones, and nothing says Christmas quite like a succulent meat dish. In this butcher’s recipe wrap-up, we’ve curated our favourite Christmas recipes — each one bursting with flavour and perfect for feeding a crowd.
From classic glazed ham to tender rib eye roast, these recipes showcase high-quality cuts that are sure to impress. Dive in and discover why each has become a holiday favourite, delivering festive cheer to tables year after year.
Glazed ham recipe
Our glazed ham Christmas recipe requires just four ingredients, but you wouldn’t guess it based on the mouth-watering flavours this dish offers. It’s juicy on the inside with deliciously crunchy skin. The secret is our Christmas orange honey glaze, which gives your ham the perfect balance of zestiness and sweetness along with a sought-after golden hue. Choose our full leg ham prepared for glazing to give yourself a head start - we’ve removed the skin and scored the ham for you.
A perk of giving this Christmas ham recipe a whirl is that it serves 20 people, making it convenient for satisfying a crowd. Plus, you can store it wrapped in the fridge for about two weeks after roasting to keep you in the Christmas spirit well after the celebrations are over.
Roasted whole turkey recipe
This roasted whole Christmas turkey recipe is quintessentially Christmas and absolutely worth the wait. It serves 12 and is customisable based on your preferences. While optional, we recommend stuffing your bird with your choice of filling - think sage and onion, cranberry and citrus, spiced apple and thyme or apricot and macadamia.
Add extra flavour and juiciness to your feast by roasting your turkey with our all-natural free range chicken stock. You’ve also got the freedom to select the right free range whole turkey size based on the number of people you’re feeding - just be sure to adjust the cooking time accordingly, keeping in mind that it’ll take about 35-45 minutes per kilogram.
Roasted whole duck recipe
Our roasted whole duck recipe makes the list of our top Christmas picks because it’s succulent with crispy golden skin - must-haves for classic poultry roasts. Requiring just 10 minutes of preparation time and staple ingredients that everyone has in their pantry, this duck dish is also incredibly easy to whip up no matter your cooking expertise.
This recipe serves six, making it perfect for a cosy get-together with your nearest and dearest. Level-up your feast with a free range whole duck from Peter Bouchier – they’re the best of the best, and we guarantee you’ll taste the difference.
Roasted whole goose recipe
While goose dishes like this roasted whole goose recipe might not immediately come to mind when Aussies think about Christmas classics, don’t knock it until you try it. This luxurious feast delivers the best of both worlds - crispy skin and juicy meat with exceptional flavour.
Offering eight generous servings, it’s ideal for intimate gatherings. All you need is pantry basics like olive oil and seasonings and the patience to let your oven do its magic. This dish is more than just a one-time feast because you can save the goose fat to use for elevating future roasts.
Rib eye roast with balsamic jus
This rib eye roast recipe is proof that you can go beyond the classic Christmas roasts we all know and love to celebrate the holiday season. If you need extra inspiration to decide what to plate with your Christmas meat, this recipe has you covered.
The centrepiece bone-in ribeye roast is served alongside homemade balsamic jus and buttered vegetables, offering the perfect combination of flavours and textures – picture potatoes and pumpkin infused with the flavour of fresh herbs and tender beef. While the dish requires more hands-on preparation time than other Christmas recipes, the beef takes just 90 minutes in the oven, making it ideal when you need a fast turnaround.
Roasted pork loin rolled with stuffing recipe
This roasted pork loin rolled with stuffing recipe ticks all the boxes - crispy crackling, tender meat and flavoursome stuffing. It’s your ticket to feeding a crowd of 12 with ease because it uses a pre-stuffed free range pork loin. We’ve taken the hassle of stuffing away so you can spend more time with family during the Christmas festivities.
What’s more, you can choose between two different stuffings - the traditional sage and onion or the exotic apricot and macadamia nut. Serve with applesauce and all the trimmings and you’ll have a feast that will make your guests come back for seconds.
Celebrate Christmas with Melbourne’s best butcher
Creating the perfect Christmas feast is all about choosing quality ingredients and recipes that bring out the best in each cut of meat. From the zesty sweetness of glazed ham to the crispy skin of a whole roasted duck, these dishes capture the spirit of the festive season and are sure to impress.
At Peter Bouchier, we’re proud to offer high-quality meats that make holiday cooking a joy, whether you’re preparing a cosy family meal or a grand celebration. Explore our premium Christmas meats online – including our Christmas delivery range – or visit us in-store to get everything you need for an unforgettable Christmas table.
