Top 4 Easter Sunday lunch joints

The clocks have gone forwards, the Daffodils are bringing a splash of sunshine to our gardens and homes, and if you’ve ventured on a woodland walk recently, you may have noticed that strong scent of wild garlic in the air – hello springtime! 

The season of spring also brings with it many days of celebration, including Easter. And with Sunday 9th April around the corner, you may be organising a get-together with family and/or friends over a roast with all the trimmings… 

If you’re searching for inspiration for a tasty joint to take centre stage at your Easter Sunday lunch or supper, we asked our Bromyard Butchery Team (Anthony, Charles, Jacob, Pete, Dean, Kieran, and Liz) for their top four recommendations to help you make that all-important decision… 

1. Leg of lamb – “An Easter Sunday classic!” 

Traditional, seasonal, and delicious, you cannot beat laying down a leg of lamb in the centre of your table on Easter Sunday. 

Left on the bone for maximum flavour when cooking, you can opt for half a leg or a full leg depending on the size of your party. (Side note – when choosing, it’s always nice to find a leg that’ll give you some extra slices for cold lamb sandwiches on Easter Monday!) 

Have you tried Stokes’ sweet garden mint sauce as an accompaniment? 

2. Topside of beef – “Always a favourite with everyone!” 

You can always rely on a trusty cut of topside to broaden the smile on your guests’ faces. Tasty, tender, and textured, this joint is extremely popular all year round and is well-deserving of a place at your Easter Sunday table. 

If you’d like to give your joint a slightly fruity twist, why not try Simply Beef & Lamb’s recipe for Roast Topside with a Marmalade Glaze? 

3.  Rib of beef – “Something a little bit special…” 

Whether you’re celebrating or just because, a rib of beef will raise the bar of any Easter Sunday roast! 

We promise that if you give this special joint your undivided attention while cooking (approximately only 15-20minutes per 450g), it’ll reward you with an unrivalled, melt-in-the-mouth flavour that’s truly one of a kind. 

As asparagus is in season, a handful of fresh spears would complement your beef brilliantly, and like your rib, we all know asparagus doesn’t take very long to cook as Great British Chefs detail here. 

4.  Rack of lamb – “If you’re feeling fancy!” 

For the ultimate wow factor this Easter Sunday lunch or dinner, look no further than a rack of lamb. 

While still traditional and in keeping with springtime, a rack of lamb is elegant and bursting with deep, succulent flavours! What’s more, it’s also quick to cook, so you can focus on spending quality time with your guests while knowing a scrumptious surprise is in store! 

This delicious garlic and rosemary seasoning from BBC Good Food will allow your rack of lamb to do the talking at your table. 

What a cracking lineup! 

If you’re still a little undecided, please pop into our Bromyard shop or call us on 01885 482417 to speak with our experienced team of Butchers. They can advise you on a joint that’ll meet your specific requirements, offer guidance on how best to cook it and tell you exactly where it was reared – on a farm just a stone’s throw away!