{"id":51818,"date":"2024-12-11T05:00:56","date_gmt":"2024-12-11T05:00:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/?p=51818"},"modified":"2024-12-11T13:58:42","modified_gmt":"2024-12-11T13:58:42","slug":"best-christmas-roast-recipes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/best-christmas-roast-recipes\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Christmas Roast Recipes To Feed A Hungry Crowd"},"content":{"rendered":"

Yay to festive feasting! We\u2019ve rounded up our best Christmas roast recipes that deserve to get made this holiday season. From gammon to lamb, and even fish, we have all types of recipes for the Christmas spread of your dreams, plus tips for cooking them to perfection.<\/p>\n

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Duck & Turkey Roast Recipes<\/h3>\n

Roast duck and turkey have slowly crept their way into South African kitchens. Duck and turkey are not our traditional, go-to poultry types and as such, many people fear cooking and possibly ruining them. Fear not, here are two festive bird roast recipes that are easy to follow and delicious \u2013 and won\u2019t leave you with dry meat, no brining required.<\/p>\n

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Roast Duck with Cherry Citrus Glaze<\/h4>\n

A collection of Christmas roast recipes wouldn’t be complete without a whole roasted duck. We can\u2019t decide what\u2019s tastier \u2013 the oh-so-succulent meat or the delicious cherry citrus glaze. There\u2019s only one way for you to find out\u2026
\nRecipe for Roast Duck with Cherry Citrus Glaze<\/a><\/p>\n

Turkey Roulade<\/h4>\n

This is a great recipe if you can\u2019t get your hands on a whole turkey. To cut down on time \u2013 especially if your knife skills are lacking \u2013 ask your butcher to debone the legs and thighs, and you\u2019ll be A-for-away for your festive feast.
\nRecipe for Turkey Roulade<\/a><\/p>\n

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Our Best Pork Roast Recipes<\/h3>\n

Crackling\u2026 it\u2019s the ultimate gold standard of the perfect pork roast and Christmas main that really ought to be made on more occasions. And who could forget gammon? It has that amazing sweet-salty flavour with the amazing addition of smokiness. Prepare gammon a day before for seamless entertaining and keep leftovers for gammon pretzel rolls. You really can’t go wrong with one of these mouthwatering pork roasts.<\/p>\n

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Maple Mustard Glazed Gammon with Bacon Crumble<\/h4>\n

There\u2019s just something about a gorgeous gammon that gets us salivating. This one is succulent, and the maple-mustard glaze is the perfect balance of sweet with a hint of spicy. Don’t even get us started on the bacon crumble \u2013 truly a showstopping roast.<\/p>\n

Recipe for Maple Mustard Glazed Gammon with Bacon Crumble<\/a><\/p>\n

Crack the Crackling Pork Belly Roll<\/h4>\n

Impress friends and family with this restaurant-worthy pork belly. The crackling is crunchy and the belly is juicy \u2013 we can’t imagine a better roast for your Christmas table spread.<\/p>\n

Recipe for Crack the Crackling Pork Belly Roll<\/a><\/p>\n

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Spiced Apple & Raisin Porchetta<\/h4>\n

Inspired by warm, festive spices, this is the perfect porchetta!<\/p>\n

Recipe for Spiced Apple & Raisin Porchetta<\/a><\/p>\n

Smoky Pork Tenderloin with Pineapple Chilli Salsa<\/h4>\n

Hosting a Christmas braai? This deliciously juicy, sweet-and-sour pork tenderloin is ideal for fire-grilled feasts.<\/p>\n

Recipe for Smoky Pork Tenderloin with Pineapple Chilli Salsa<\/a><\/p>\n

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Festive Pork Stuffing Meatloaf<\/h4>\n

All your favourite festive flavours combined in one delicious pork meatloaf.
\nRecipe for Festive Pork Stuffing Meatloaf<\/a><\/p>\n

Roast Pork Shoulder with Apple & Onion Gravy<\/h4>\n

Some pork roasts are all meat and potatoes, but not this one, it\u2019s all about the gravy, baby!
\nRecipe for Roast Pork Shoulder with Apple & Onion Gravy<\/a><\/p>\n

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Pork Leg Roast with Roast Potatoes & Green Beans<\/h4>\n

A mouthwatering pork roast that makes for the ultimate Christmas table spread.
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Smoked Pork Rashers with Fruit Mince BBQ Sauce<\/h4>\n

If you love fruit mince and rashers, this recipe is for you. Sticky, sweet and salty \u2013 we could easily eat a whole serving of these.
\nRecipe for Smoked Pork Rashers with Fruit Mince BBQ Sauce<\/a><\/p>\n

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Roast Pork Loin<\/h4>\n

Pork loin served on the crown with roasted stone fruit \u2013 talk about a centrepiece!
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Pork Roast<\/h4>\n

Salt, pepper and olive oil are all you\u2019ll need for this pork roast, but will your guests believe you after a mouthful? We think not.
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Pomegranate Gammon with Za’atar Roasted Radishes<\/h4>\n

Pomegranate molasses is the secret ingredient in Middle Eastern cooking. That signature sticky sweetness makes for an incredibly delicious glaze for gammon.
\nRecipe for Pomegranate Gammon<\/a><\/p>\n

Honey & Harissa Glazed Pork Neck with Tahini Pumpkin Wedges<\/h4>\n

The tasty honey-harissa basting on this roast adds a sweet and spicy kick that makes it the perfect centrepiece for your festive celebrations.
\nRecipe for Honey & Harissa Glazed Pork Neck<\/a><\/p>\n

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Smoked Pork Belly & Ribs With Thyme Brown Butter Potato Cake<\/h4>\n

If the title of this recipe doesn’t immediately send you to your happy place, then the recipe most certainly will. Drop-dead gorgeous and smoky basted ribs with fall apart pork belly is the stuff dreams are made of. Let’s have a moment of silence for the equally dreamy Lavender and Thyme Brown Butter Potato Cake.
\nRecipe for Smoked Free-Range Pork Belly & Ribs With Thyme Brown Butter Potato Cake<\/a><\/p>\n

Honey and Cherry Roast Gammon with Kn\u00f6del & Glazed Carrots<\/h4>\n

Honey roasted gammon and glazed carrots are another smashing classic Christmas combo. And no, Kn\u00f6del is not a varying-pitch Swiss form of singing, it’s a dense and delicious dumpling saut\u00e9ed in butter.
\nRecipe for Honey and Cherry Roast Gammon with Kn\u00f6del & Glazed Carrots<\/a><\/p>\n

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Blueberry Chipotle Gammon<\/h4>\n

Of course, this is boiled in Coke (how else does one prepare gammon?) and finished off with a tangy blueberry glaze, perfect for a summer Christmas. This is one of those Christmas roast recipes that you’ll make every year.
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Gammon Pretzel Rolls<\/h4>\n

Got leftover gammon? We\u2019ve got you covered.
\nRecipe for Gammon Pretzel Rolls<\/a><\/p>\n

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Berry Glazed Gammon with Bacon Brussels Sprouts<\/h4>\n

This is a version that embraces the flavour and sweetness of summer berries. Cooked to perfection and then finished off with this delicious mixed berry jam glaze. And on the side, we\u2019ve gone for traditional Brussels sprouts that have been cooked in rendered bacon fat and the result is a side of crispy and seriously tasty veggies.
\nRecipe for Berry Glazed Gammon with Bacon Brussels Sprouts<\/a><\/p>\n

Apricot, Ginger & Chilli Glazed Gammon with Apple & Fennel Slaw<\/h4>\n

Gammon with a bit of a contemporary twist. We\u2019ve sliced the fat in a classic diamond shape and glazed with a mix of sweetness from apricot jam and then added ginger, garlic and chilli for a bit of punch. And because summer days in South Africa can be hot, we\u2019ve opted for a lighter side for this dish, a fresh and lightly dressed slaw with the addition of fennel and crunch from Granny Smith apples. Quite delicious!
\nRecipe for Apricot, Ginger, Garlic & Chilli Glazed Gammon with Apple and Fennel Slaw<\/a><\/p>\n

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Deboned and Stuffed Rolled Pork Loin Roast with Roast Potatoes<\/h4>\n

This succulent roast has been deboned and stuffed with a sage and almond filling. Overnight air-drying and salting results in literally the most perfect crunchy crackling you\u2019ll ever make. Alongside this roast (because who doesn\u2019t need more golden crunch in their lives) are crispy oven-roasted potatoes.
\nRecipe for Deboned and Stuffed Rolled Pork Loin Roast with Roast Potatoes<\/a><\/p>\n

Pear and Gorgonzola stuffed Pork Loin with Sage Butter<\/h4>\n

Switch things up with some pears instead of the go-to (apples) to accompany your pork. While the creamy Gorgonzola and crispy sage add a beautiful depth of flavour, the delicate pear paired with pork loin brings this dish home.
\nRecipe for Pear and Gorgonzola stuffed Pork Loin with Sage Butter<\/a><\/p>\n

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ROAST RACK OF PORK WITH ROAST POTATOES<\/h4>\n

Let this beauty be the pi\u00e8ce de r\u00e9sistance of your festive feast.
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FESTIVE DUKKAH CRUSTED GAMMON<\/h4>\n

Glazed with honey mustard, and then crusted with a deliciously aromatic dukkah that’s full of festive spices like cinnamon, allspice, clove and nutmeg.
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Our Best Lamb Christmas Roast Recipes<\/h3>\n

There is something quite ceremonious and quite frankly, biblical, about lamb. Maybe it\u2019s because every time we see it or someone mentions it, the clouds part, letting in rays of sunshine as we hear the angels sing ‘ahhhhhh’.<\/p>\n

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Greek Style Roast Leg of Lamb<\/h4>\n

The Greeks sure know how to treat lamb, and this recipe is no exception.
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Deboned Leg of Lamb with Stuffed Dates & Fresh Herbs<\/h4>\n

Our list of Christmas roast recipes must include a succulent lamb, done Greek-style. Stuffed with dates and lamb-loving herbs, this leg is perfectly pink and packed with flavour.
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Our Best Beef Christmas Roast Recipes<\/h3>\n

You may think roast beef for Christmas dinner a bit vanilla. We prove the haters wrong with these over-the-top, supreme beef roast recipes.<\/p>\n

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Standing Rib Roast with Brandy Pepper Sauce<\/h4>\n

Impress your guests with this showstopping and succulent Standing Rib Roast.
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Classic Beef Wellington<\/h4>\n

A beef Welly that even chef Gordon Ramsay would approve of. Serve with a mushroom duxelles sauce and watch your guests salivate.
\nRecipe for Classic Beef Wellington<\/a><\/p>\n

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Beef Prime Rib<\/h4>\n

Splurge on a top-quality prime rib for this epic recipe, you won’t be disappointed. The recipe might seem simple, but the flavours are anything but.
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Roast Beef Brisket with Berry Sauce<\/h4>\n

You’re on holiday now, so there’s no excuse not to spend a few extra hours in the kitchen, right? Don\u2019t worry, the oven will do all the work while you relax.
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Festive Smoked Beef Short Ribs with Artichokes<\/h4>\n

This dish of smoked beef short ribs has such wow factor. An unbelievably delicious roast, cooked by chef Michelle Theron<\/a>.
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Whole Braised Beef Shin<\/h4>\n

Okay, so this is technically a braise not a roast, but it is so fall-apart tender and delicious that we had to include. Did we mention it is best served with golden, crispy potatoes?
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Our Best Fish & Seafood Recipes<\/h3>\n

Okay, so maybe we went a little over-the-top with the death-by-roast recipes (FYI, it would be so worth it). For those of you looking for something on the lighter side, this is for you.<\/p>\n

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Prawn Saganaki<\/h4>\n

Saucy and grilled to perfection, everything you could want from a prawn dish.
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M\u00e9thod Cap Classique Mussel Pot<\/h4>\n

MCC and mussels have never tasted better. A seafood pot that will make your feast that more delicious.
\nRecipe for M\u00e9thod Cap Classique Mussel Pot<\/a><\/p>\n

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Whole Roasted Franschhoek Salmon Trout<\/h4>\n

This wholesome and flavourful dish is perfect for serving veggies alongside mains.
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Bouillabaisse<\/h4>\n

A classic French dish and the ultimate seafood starter for your festive spread.
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Braaied Whole Yellowtail<\/h4>\n

Take a trip to the Aegean with this Greek-inspired whole fish braai.
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Marinated Seafood Platter<\/h4>\n

This dish is great for entertaining as it can be done the day before, leaving you free to mingle with guests. Simply assemble before serving and viol\u00e0. This dish was also created by chef Michelle Theron.
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Vegetarian & Vegan Roast Recipes<\/h3>\n

Christmas roast recipes need not only be carnivore exclusive. Try some of these delish<\/em> vegan and vegetarian sides and roasts.<\/p>\n

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Vegetarian Roast<\/h4>\n

This vegetarian roast is a meat-free play on the \u2018vegducken\u2019 that did the rounds on social media in years gone by. It\u2019s basically carrots stuffed inside a courgette, stuffed inside a butternut with lots of creamy spinach, mushroom and feta filling.
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Vegan Cauliflower Wellington with Vegetable Jus<\/h4>\n

The classic Wellington made vegan-friendly with cauliflower.
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Now that your roast is in hand, check out these amazing festive sides and salads to accompany your roast<\/a>. And of course, don’t forget dessert<\/a>!<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Yay to festive feasting! We\u2019ve rounded up our best Christmas roast recipes that deserve to get made this holiday season. From gammon to lamb, and even fish, we have all types of recipes for the Christmas spread of your dreams, plus tips for cooking them to perfection. Duck & Turkey Roast Recipes Roast duck and turkey have slowly crept their way into South African kitchens. Duck and turkey are not our traditional, go-to poultry types and as such, many people […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3981,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"wprm-recipe-roundup-name":"","wprm-recipe-roundup-description":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[4098],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-51818","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-general"],"acf":[],"brand_slug":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/51818","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3981"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=51818"}],"version-history":[{"count":24,"href":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/51818\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":97774,"href":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/51818\/revisions\/97774"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=51818"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=51818"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=51818"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}