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PUT ON A SHOWSTOPPING, AMAZING CHRISTMAS WITH ALDI THIS YEAR

• Fresh Irish Turkeys from €8.99 in store from 20^th December
• Award-winning Irish range including Great Taste Awards 2020 3-star award-winning Fresh Irish Whole Goose & West of Ireland Guard of Honour Lamb
• Plus, Top Cooking Tips from Aldi Ambassador, Trisha Lewis (Trisha’s Transformation)

Everything is more amazing at Christmas, and with Aldi’s spectacular range of starters, roasts and sides, there’ll be smiling faces and full bellies at the table on Christmas Day!

To start:

You’ll be amazed by the rich, delicious flavours and the surprising taste twists of Aldi’s spectacular fish and seafood starters. Irish Crab Claws, Irish Lobster Tail & Claws and Irish Dublin Bay Prawns are sure to be a hit.

• Specially Selected Irish Mussels €2.49/450g – Sweet Irish Mussels make a delicious starter or main. Choose from Mussels in Garlic Butter Sauce or White Wine Sauce. On sale from 27^th November.
• Specially Selected Irish Crab Meat €3.49/140g – Hand-prepared Irish Crab meat from the body and claws. On sale from 27^th November.
• Specially Selected Prawn Cocktail €3.49/180g – Juicy king prawns coated in a rich and creamy Marie Rose sauce made with brandy. On sale from 27^th November.
• Specially Selected Irish Crab Claws €4.49/125g – Caught in the traditional way, from the crystal clear waters of the Atlantic Ocean. On sale from 27^th November.
• Specially Selected Maple/Seaweed Smoked Salmon €3.99/100g – Choose from Maple or Seaweed seasoning. On sale from 10^th December.
• Specially Selected Cold Smoked Irish Rainbow Trout €3.99/100g – Irish trout, hand-salted and smoked in Co. Kilkenny. On sale from 10^th December.
• Specially Selected Exquisite 100% Irish Crab Claw Meat €6.99/100g –This exquisite crab meat is handpicked from the claws of Irish crab. The claw meat is the softest, sweetest and flakiest meat. On sale from 20^th December.
• Specially Selected Irish Lobster Tail & Claws €19.99/300g – Traditionally-caught Irish lobster, hand prepared for your convenience. On sale from 20^th December.
• Specially Selected Mini Dressed Crabs €4.99/140g – Sweet crab dressed and served in the crab shell for a very special starter option. Garnish with side salad and lemon. On sale from 22^nd December.
• Specially Selected Flavoured Dublin Bay Prawns €6.99/350g – Choose from Pil Pil or Garlic & Herb. On sale from 22^nd December.
• Specially Selected Irish Scallops in Shells €8.99/90-95g – Deliciously sweet wild Irish scallops wrapped in pancetta. Choose from Whiskey Butter or Garlic Butter. On sale from 22^nd December.
• Specially Selected Irish Dressed Scallops €9.99/300g – Choose from Irish Scallops & Chorizo or Irish Scallops & Traditional Black Pudding. On sale from 22^nd December.

Trisha’s Top Tips for Seafood.

“For a healthier and more balanced Christmas starter I would go along the lines of a nice cold smoked salmon plate with some Irish brown soda and a nice vinaigrette. If you pair this with beetroot, lemon and chives you have an amazing plate! The earthiness of the beetroot with the smokiness of the salmon is incredible. Serve with some leaves!’’

The Guest of Honour:

It’s the meal you’ve waited all year for, so make it something truly special. So whether you’re having a small gathering, or cooking for a big family, Aldi’s range of Irish Bord Bia Approved whole turkeys, delicious crowns and turkey joints are the perfect choice for an unforgettable Christmas dinner.

In stores from 20^th December – Aldi’s range of Irish Bord Bia Approved Turkeys from €8.99

Trisha’s Top Tips for Turkey:

“Turkey is an amazing meat that is lean and high in protein, so this is amazing if you are watching your diet. Lean meats contain less saturated fats, so overall they are better for your health and in general have fewer calories! So the option that I would pick would be a turkey crown and remove the skin to save on the calories!”

The Finest Ham Joints:

Make things extra-special this Christmas with a delicious Irish ham roast. Every joint is fantastically flavoured with exceptional glazes, marinades and stuffing.

• Specially Selected Irish Sweet cured Topside Ham €9.99/1kg – Choose from Gingerbread Glaze & Crumb or Port & Orange Glaze. Bord Bia Approved. On sale from 27^th November.
• Butcher’s Selection Irish Boneless Half Horseshoe Ham €9.99/2.2-2.49kg – Choose from Smoked or Unsmoked. Serves 8/10. Bord Bia Approved. On sale from 27^th November.
• Butcher’s Selection Unsmoked Boneless Ham €15.99/3.5kg – Serves 12-14 people. Bord Bia Approved. On sale from 27^th November.
• Butcher’s Selection Irish Whole Bone in Ham €26.99/8kg – A traditional Irish family ham. Large enough to cater for Christmas day, with plenty of leftovers for the days to follow. The perfect Christmas Day centrepiece. Bord Bia Approved. On sale from 27^th November.
• Specially Selected Three Pork Irish Tenderloin Roast €12.99/1.25kg – Choose from Chorizo Stuffing wrapped in Dry Cured Maple Smoked Streaky Bacon or Shallot, Bacon & Parsley Stuffing wrapped in Dry Cured pancetta. Serves 6. Bord Bia Approved. On sale from 10^th December.
• Specially Selected Irish Berkshire Cherrywood Smoked Half Bone in Ham €19.99/4kg – Exclusively reared for Aldi Ireland. Serves 10-12 people. Bord Bia Approved. On sale from 19^th December.

The Very Best of Irish Roasts:

Enjoy a truly magnificent roast this Christmas. For real showstoppers, try Aldi’s Great Taste Awards 2020 3-star award-winning Specially Selected Fresh Irish Whole Goose, Great Taste Awards 2020 3-star award-winning Specially Selected West of Ireland Lamb Guard of Honour, or the Specially Selected 40 Day Matured Irish Angus 3 Rib Roast.

3-Star Great Taste Awards Winners 2020:

• Specially Selected West of Ireland Lamb Guard of Honour €22.99/1kg – Award-winning Premium West of Ireland Lamb Guard of Honour with a rosemary and garlic salt rub. Bord Bia Approved. On sale from 20^th December.
• Specially Selected Fresh Whole Irish Goose €54.99/4.3-5.5kg – This award-winning goose, reared in the wilds of Roaring Water Bay in Skeaghanore, West Cork by the Hickey family, makes for a showstopping Christmas centrepiece. On sale from 20^th December.
• Specially Selected 40-day Matured Irish Angus 3 Rib Roast Joint €17.99/kg – Extra mature rack of beef, tender and full of flavour. Bord Bia Approved. On sale from 20^th December.

• Specially Selected Irish Whole Chicken with Festive Stuffing and Bacon Lattice €7.99/2.2kg – Succulent and mouth-watering large whole Irish chicken, with an Irish bacon lattice and spiced fruit and herb stuffing. Ready to roast in a foil tray, so it’s ideal for a family get-together and a perfect alternative to turkey at Christmas time. Bord Bia Approved. On sale from 27^th November.
• Irish Spiced Beef €8.99/kg – Supremely tender cured beef joint, delicately spiced. Bord Bia Approved. On sale from 27^th November.
• Specially Selected Irish Roast Whole Duck with Cranberry and Chipotle Chilli Glaze €13.99/1.2kg – Renowned for their sweet, tender and succulent flavour, Silver Hill ducks are bred and reared on a diet of wheat and soya in the heart of Emyvale, Co. Monaghan. Ready to roast, with a festive cranberry glaze and a hint of chipotle chilli. Bord Bia Approved. On sale from 10^th December.
• Irish Butterflied Lamb Shoulder €12.49/1kg – Tender and succulent slow cooked lamb shoulder covered in an exquisite glaze. Choose from Honey & Mustard or Coriander & Mint. Bord Bia Approved. On sale from 20^th December.
• Irish Topside Joint with Horseradish Crumb €13.99/1.05kg – 30 day matured Irish topside joint, accompanied by a wonderfully flavourful horseradish crumb. Bord Bia Approved. On sale from 20^th December.
• Specially Selected Irish Lamb Cannon €14.99/600g – A delicious lean and tender cannon of lamb with a fruity festive stuffing. Bord Bia Approved. On sale from 20^th December.
• Specially Selected Irish Black Angus Striploin Joint €16.99/kg – Meltingly tender striploin joint matured for 30 days with a rosemary, salt and garlic rub. Serves 5-6 people. Bord Bia Approved. On sale from 20^th December.
• Specially Selected Exquisite Irish 32-day Matured Angus Fillet Barrel with Red Wine Jus €26.99/900g – Tender and succulent fillet joint, matured for 32 days with a sachet of red wine and thyme jus. Bord Bia Approved. On sale from 20^th December.

The Best Cooked Meat!

• Specially Selected Honey & Clove Baked Irish Ham €9.99/750g – Succulent Irish ham glazed with honey and studded with cloves. Bord Bia Approved. On sale from 10^th December.
• Specially Selected Irish Cooked Traditional Ham €19.99/2kg – Tender cooked Christmas ham. Choose from Traditional or Honey & Cloves. Bord Bia Approved. On sale from 10^th December.
• Specially Selected Spiral Cut Cooked Ham €19.99/1.75kg – Spiral cut ham with a delicious honey glaze. Bord Bia Approved. On sale from 10^th December.
• Specially Selected Cooked Boned and Rolled Turkey €19.99/1.5kg – Choose from Cranberry & Apricot Stuffing or Roast Turkey. On sale from 10^th December.

Trisha’s Top Tips for Cooked Meat:

“My tip for reheating would be to do it slowly and thoroughly. I place my ham on a tray and I would drizzle it in honey and cloves and, again, I would place a cup of water in the tray to create steam. In the oven at 160°C, slowly bring the ham up to the core temperature of 70°C and then increase the oven temperature to 220°C for 10 minutes to add colour and caramelise my honey.”

Spectacular Seafood!

Switch things up and celebrate with a luxurious fresh side of salmon, whole carp and plenty more from Aldi’s wide selection of seafood.

• Specially Selected Side of Salmon €9.99/725-750g – This perfect lighter choice for a main course comes ready to cook and is sure to impress. Choose from Plain or topped with Nordic Berries & Spices. Responsibly sourced. On sale from 10^th December.
• Specially Selected Salmon en Croûte Lattice €12.99/700g – Delicious salon side, wrapped in pastry with a creamy white wine and dill sauce. Responsibly sourced. On sale from 10^th December.
• Whole Carp €9.99/1.25kg – Whole Carp, perfect for a family meal. On sale from 20^th December.
• Whole Salmon €9.99/1kg – A wholesome meal that’s simple to prepare, just oven cook with lemon and herb garnishes. On sale from 22^nd December.

All the Amazing Trimmings!

Wow them with sensational sides that make a great Christmas dinner simply unforgettable. Try each one and find your favourite!

• Specially Selected Cranberry Sauce €1.49/230g – Choose from Port or Clementine. On sale from 3^rd December.
• Specially Selected Stuffing Balls €1.99/360g – Irish pork stuffing balls seasoned with sage and onions. Made with 100% Irish pork. On sale from 10^th December
• Specially Selected Stuffing €2.99/300g – Choose from Cranberry, Apricot & Orange and Smoked Bacon & Buttered Leek. On sale from 10^th December.
• Specially Selected Cocktail Sausages wrapped in Bacon €2.99/300g – Succulent 100% Irish sausages wrapped in smoked streaky bacon. Bord Bia Approved. On sale from 10^th December.
• Specially Selected Turkey Gravy €1.99/500g – Rich and creamy turkey gravy – the perfect topper to Christmas dinner. On sale from 19^th December.
• Specially Selected Red Cabbage €2.79/500g – Fresh Red Cabbage, braised in red wine vinegar and sweet Christmas spices. On sale from 19^th December.
• Specially Selected Cauliflower Choose/Brussels Sprouts Gratin €3.49/450g – Choose from blanched cauliflower cooked with mature Cheddar cheese or breadcrumb-topped Brussels Sprouts Gratin. On sale from 19^th December.
• Specially Selected Roast Parsnips €2.99/600g – With honey and mustard sauce. Vegetarian. On sale from 22^nd December.
• Specially Selected Roast Potatoes €3.49/800g – Golden and crispy, the perfect Christmas side. On sale from 22^nd December.

Trisha’s recipe for Sticky Roasted Root Vegetables!

Ingredients:

4 Nature’s Pick Carrots

3 Nature’s Pick Parsnips

6 fresh A Hint of Thyme Sprigs

45g Grandessa Honey

6 Stonemill Cloves

40ml Solesta Olive Oil

Method:

1. Chop your carrots and parsnips into batons and parboil for 10 minutes.
2. In a tray, place your vegetables and rub in olive oil, thyme, cloves and honey.
3. Place in a pre-heated oven at 180 Celsius and bake for 20 minutes until caramelised and golden!

The above products are available in 144 Aldi stores nationwide from the specified dates.