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THE MOST FAMOUS FESTIVE DUO-TURKEY AND HAM

• Fresh Irish Bord Bia Approved Turkeys from €8.99 in store from 20^th December
• Plus, Top Cooking Tips and recipes from Aldi Ambassador, Trisha Lewis (Trisha’s Transformation)

Tom and Jerry, Starsky and Hutch, Chandler and Joey – what do they all have in common? They’re all perfect pairings, super duos and this Christmas at Aldi you’ll find the best of the best with everyone’s favourite festive pairing – Turkey and ham!

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

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.

Trisha’s Top Tips for Turkey:

“Turkey is an amazing meat that is lean and high in protein, 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!”

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

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 now.
• Butcher’s Selection Irish Medium Half Horseshoe Ham €9.39/2.2-2.49kg – Choose from Smoked or Unsmoked. Serves 8/10. Bord Bia Approved. On sale now.
• Butcher’s Selection Unsmoked Boneless Ham €15.99/3.5kg – Serves 12-14 people. Bord Bia Approved. On sale now.
• Butcher’s Selection Irish Whole Bone in Ham €24.99/8kg – 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 now.
• 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 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.”

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 Pork sausages wrapped in 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 145 Aldi stores nationwide from the specified dates. For information on vegetarian options, puddings and desserts, please contact Presence PR.

To Drink!

Aldi’s Wine Ambassador Tom Doorley recommends:

• Specially Selected New Zealand Chardonnay: €7.99/75cl

It has juicy, plump fruit but it’s still stylish and restrained, a kind of link between New World and European styles. Perfect choice with turkey

• Côtes du Rhône Villages: €7.49/75cl

This complex red wine is made from grapes grown in some of Rhône Valley’s most premium vineyards. It shows attractive fruity aromas of raspberry and blackberry with spicy notes and a long finish. Superb with beef and lamb, good with duck or goose