Let’s talk turkey alternatives
The traditional Christmas turkey has been a staple on the British festive tables for generations — but why not try something different? Here we explore a whole world of alternatives…
Christmas lunch creates high expectations. The perfect turkey, served with all its many trimmings, is what many people aspire to. And whether or not you believe in the religious aspect of Christmas, the annual family meal is meant to be about warmth, comfort and spreading happiness. There are some first-class turkey
farms in this part of Kent, offering beautifully dressed free-range birds. But the hopes and fears of all the
years is perhaps a little too much for the poor old turkey, a meat of limited
culinary possibilities. Whack the old bird in a roasting tin and blast it with heat. Turkey’s mild and chicken-like flesh
can easily be ruined or dried-out by over-cooking. For many, the flavour is delicious and to be savoured just once a year. But the scope for experimentation can be limited. Choosing a different meat as the
centrepiece of the festive table is nothing novel, but the break with a family turkey tradition can be one that requires some courage and not a little research.
The Pepperbox Inn Christmas at Windmill Hill, Fairbourne Heath, Nr. Harrietsham
Visit our charming pub situated in beautiful countryside with outstanding views of the Weald of Kent STARTERS
CHRISTMAS MENU 2017
Roast Butternut Squash Soup, Toasted Seeds & Crème Fraiche Duck liver & Sage Pate, Red Onion & Sloe Gin Marmalade, Toast Seared Scallops, Jerusalem Artichoke Puree, Crispy Bacon (£2 supplement) Baked Camembert, Honey Roast Figs & Walnut Toast
Smoked Fish Board, Beetroot, Horseradish & Celeriac Remoulade MAIN COURSES
Full á la carte menu and traditional pub food served lunchtimes and evenings
• Ample parking
• Walkers & Riders welcome
• Warm & welcoming open log fires
Traditional Roast Kentish turkey, with Duck Fat Roasted Potatoes & all the Festive Trimmings Slow Braised Beef Short Ribs in Red Wine, Root Vegetables, Potato & Parsnip Mash Cranberry & Pistachio Nut Roast, Roast Potatoes, Madeira Gravy Baked Salmon Steak, Spiced Crab Butter, Leek & Potato Rosti
Roast Venison loin in Juniper & Clementine, Dauphinoise potatoes (£3 supplement) DESSERTS
Christmas Pudding with Brandy Sauce Passionfruit Crème Brulee, Orange Shortbreads
Port & Cranberry Jelly, Sabayon & Frosted Berries Molten Chocolate Pudding, Caramel Sauce, Peanut Butter Ice Cream British Cheeseboard, Biscuits, Plum & Ginger Chutney (£2 supplement)
Opening Times: Daily from 11am – 3pm, 6pm – 11.30pm Food Served: Lunch 12noon – 2pm Evening 7pm – 9.30pm Sunday Lunches: 12noon –3pm Closed Sunday Evenings
01622 842558
www.thepepperboxinn.co.uk 38 Mid Kent Living
Book now for Christmas Christmas Menu available lunchtimes & evenings Lunch
Monday to Saturday 3 course £26 2 course £20
Monday to Thursday £27 Dinner
Dinner Friday & Saturday £30
If one is minded to look at different options, why not gravitate towards a more intense, heartier and richer flavour?
Vension
Traditionally, the Christmas cut of venison is called a haunch – usually from the meaty hind quarters of the deer – and is available to order from most good butchers. For the health-conscious, venison is
a meat with low saturated fat content – albeit relatively high in cholesterol – and
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