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We have gathered our roasting guides in one place. Find your favorite holiday meat below and click the roasting guide for instructions on how to make the star of the show into a delicious holiday meal.
Crown Roast of Pork Roasting Guide
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Spring is in the air, and it’s a great time to think about changing up the beverages we pair with our favorite springtime meals, specifically wine. This time of year, you might want to move from heavy reds to light reds, rosés, and whites — lighter wines that are perfect for lighter meals.
The possibilities and choices of wine seem to be endless, and if you’ve ever stood in a wine shop trying to choose among them, the task can be overwhelming. Or, if you or your dinner guests just happen to not prefer wine, the decision about what type to drink can be even more difficult. So where to start?
Sparkling wines are an excellent starting point for those who might normally choose a spiked seltzer or fizzy cocktail. Your taste buds will appreciate the chilled bubbles along with the sweetness. Prosecco is the sweet Italian cousin to traditional French champagne. Lambrusco is a sparkling red worth a taste.
Want to try other red wines? It’s the tannins in wine that give that puckering, sometimes drier taste, but there are lighter reds with lower tannin levels that might appeal to a non-wine drinker’s palate, such as Pinot Noir or Syrah.
Now let’s get back to pairing with spring foods. When salad is on the menu, either as an entrée or a substantial side dish, look for white wines with so-called “green” flavors. Vinho Verde, Grüner Veltliner, Verdejo, Sauvignon Blanc, and Albariño will fit right in with leafy greens. Pinot grigio is a good match for pasta primavera.
There are a couple of choices of wine to pair with asparagus, depending on how it’s cooked. Try a Pinot Bianco with grilled asparagus, but a dry rosé would work well with asparagus that is oven-roasted. Artichokes can be difficult to match with wine because they can make it taste overly sweet. To counter that effect, pick a tart white with good acidity, like a Sauvignon blanc.
Let’s get to the meat of wine pairings. Is baked ham on the menu for Easter? Then choose Riesling for its fruity flavors of apple, apricot, and pineapple that will go naturally.
If you’re serving lamb for Passover or Easter, well, then a red wine might be the obvious choice. However, a tender spring lamb needs a wine that won’t overpower its delicate flavors and texture. One popular suggestion: Grenache, which is typically light and has fruit flavors.
When it comes to fruit, in most cases you’re going to want a wine that’s very sweet and bubbly, especially with a dessert. Champagne doesn’t have to be reserved for special celebrations. A sweet Gewürtztraminer is another option, or sparkling rosé.
While you’re shopping with us for your spring holiday meals or weekend dinner parties on the deck or patio, let us show you our wine selection and help you choose the best ones to serve with your menu and please all your guests. Then tell us which ones are your favorites!
The arrival of Easter and Passover is the annual cue that winter is over, and we can look forward to longer days and warmer temperatures as spring moves in. Celebrate the season of fresh beginnings with a holiday meal!
The spring holiday season is upon us, and we have plenty of options to make family meals special. If you are thinking of ham or lamb for Easter, we can help you choose the perfect one, depending on how you want to prepare it — whether it’s a classic spiral ham or lamb roast. For smaller appetites or something perfect for individual servings, give lamb ‘lollipops’ a try. Some families prefer to celebrate with brunch rather than a big meal later in the day.
Passover — April 12 through April 20 this year — begins its week of customs with a ceremonial Seder. The meal’s menu might vary among families, but brisket, roast chicken, or lamb often are the main entrée to accompany traditional items. Our expert butchers can help you select the ideal size and cut of meat for your meal.
We have everything available to make your meal complete — including side dishes and desserts ready to serve. We have the selection you need and the people who know meat best. What are your favorite menu items for spring celebrations? We’d love to hear from you!
Easter is the first holiday that brings families together out of winter hibernation. Whether you are hosting this year’s gathering or simply contributing to a delicious meal, we have menu suggestions ranging from making something from scratch or having it prepared for you. From savory to sweet, light to decadent, whatever you add to your brunch or traditional Easter dinner is sure to please.
First, decorations and table settings. The colors of Easter are perfect for a bright, cheerful display. You don’t have to go overboard with eggs, chicks and bunnies to set the Easter tone. Mix and match pastel colors for the tablecloth, napkins, and plates. Want to get creative? Make a napkin bunny for every guest.
For centerpieces, take advantage of the things you already have around the house and mix and match with standard Easter holiday décor items. Buy yellow tulips or daffodils to put in a pitcher or vase for a pretty pop of spring along with a small Easter basket with the eggs your family colored or these cute and colorful homemade string eggs.
Easter is an easy occasion to keep kids entertained. If you’re up for it and have the space inside or outside, you can set them up to dye eggs. Keep other options simple with coloring pages, a game like Pin the Tail on the Bunny, or any mess-free craft.
As for the meal, roast lamb is a traditional favorite. Butcher Boy has many options available in our Easter Order Guide for lamb: boneless or bone-in leg of lamb roast, lamb chops, lamb kabobs, rack of lamb, butterflied lamb, stuffed lamb roast, seasoned lamb. . .need we go on? Give this butterflied leg of lamb with cumin and garlic a try. Or fire up the grill for these rosemary lamb chops. Like turkey and cranberry sauce, lamb pairs beautifully with mint jelly. Make your own or buy it from us.
If you prefer ham, our Easter Order Guide includes several choices and we have a homemade honey ham glaze to go with the perfect spiral ham to feed a crowd. If you’d rather flavor your ham at home, try this Dijon maple-glazed spiral ham. Check out our Ham Roasting Guide to ensure your ham is heated perfectly while preserving the juices.
When you want to offer your guests some breakfast options, deviled eggs make a great snack as well as addition to Easter brunch. If you like bacon and eggs and a little extra spice, these bacon jalapeno deviled eggs will be a crowd pleaser. Shop our produce section for vegetables that are in season and make tasty dishes, including artichokes, carrots, asparagus, swiss chard, and potatoes.
What’s a Sunday breakfast without hash browns? These parsnip and sweet potato pancakes are a great alternative, which can be made ahead of time and frozen then reheated to serve.
Quiche is another tasty option, and this spinach and bacon quiche is both flavorful and filling. You can also order a variety of quiche from Butcher Boy’s catering menu.
Let us take the hassle out of holiday meal prep for you. We have everything for a successful brunch and dinner, from sweet Easter egg bread, which is a tradition for many families, to muffins, pastries, side dishes, and desserts.
Signs of the holiday season are everywhere – including store displays and discounts, greeting cards in your mailbox, favorite movies on TV, and of course, party invitations. At the center of preparing for gatherings with family and friends is the food we associate with seasonal celebrations.
Fortunately, Butcher Boy has everything necessary to help you plan your holiday menus, whether it’s a quick stop to pick up the ingredients on your list or the items you want to order ahead of time. Need some ideas? Allow us to count down the possibilities, straight from our holiday meats & prepared sides order guide and holiday desserts guide.
Serve it with our delicious Butcher Boy au jus for a tender, juicy meat. Don’t let the cooking time intimidate you. The flavor is worth the effort.
This is the larger cut of beef before it’s sliced into individual steaks best known as filet mignon. Cook it whole, using our roasting guide to help you determine the temperature that suits your taste, then cut it into thick slices for your guests. Pair this tasty roast with some of our homemade béarnaise sauce.
Slightly sweet and perfectly juicy, a pork tenderloin is easy to prepare but will impress. Adding fresh, local apples to the roasting pan will give it a seasonal flavor.
Spiral hams are a crowd pleaser. Make it the centerpiece of your party buffet. A ham looks beautiful on the platter with its perfectly even slices, and is easy for guests to serve themselves. It tastes delicious warmed up, but it’s also great at room temperature.
As we are fond of saying, food makes the perfect gift, especially when it comes with the know-how and quality that Butcher Boy offers. Our gift cards make great stocking stuffers or a little something extra on the top of a beautifully wrapped present.
For an untraditional kind of roast, consider lamb. We can help you select and prepare the lamb of your choice. Roast it with some potatoes in the pan and use the drippings in a gravy for delightful meal.
Poultry is the holiday meal of choice for many families. With several sizes to choose from, we will help you find the perfect turkey for your table. Our turkey roasting guide is just a click away for tips and reminders on how to best prep, stuff, and cook your bird.
Requiring little preparation in the kitchen, these veal roasts stuffed with prosciutto and cheese will tempt any appetite.
Full of the familiar flavors that come with the combination of herbs, onion, celery and bread, this classic dish is so delicious, you’ll want plenty of leftovers.
Creamy and savory, homemade mashed potatoes are a family favorite.
For every chocolate lover in your family, enjoy this decadent chocolate cake with chocolate mousse, covered with festive dark chocolate buttercream.
Create special memories with friends & family while decorating cookies for Santa with our kits which include plain gingerbread cookies, frosting and sprinkles.
Butcher Boy is taking orders now for Christmas! Choose from any of our meats and side dishes, ready for your own oven. You can also order any of our delicious desserts, pies, cakes, and pastries. For more inspiration, check out our suggestions for the five meats of Christmas.
Next week is devoted to celebrating mom. We owe many things to mothers, and they deserve more than just one day to honor them. On this special holiday, you want to show your mother, grandmother, or mother-of-your-children how much you care. That’s why we offer a selection of beautiful flowers, cards, and chocolates to surprise her.
Another great way to show your love is through food. A delicious quiche or a refreshing artisan salad is sure to thrill the matriarch in your life. Pick up one of our fantastic prepared salads, or create your own quiche from the options listed on our catering menu. If you’re looking to impress by cooking at home, here are some terrific recipes that are sure to take her breath away.
Who says a salad can’t be hearty? This palate-pleasing dish from Foodie Crush is just right for Mother’s Day lunch or dinner. A tantalizing combination of spinach, sweet strawberries, creamy avocado, tender chicken, and mellow white balsamic dressing will be the high point of her pampered day. Top the salad with smoothly sliced almonds and feta, and pair with her favorite wine. This wine guide will help you select the perfect varietal to complement her meal.
Mom has earned a great meal, and Self-Proclaimed Foodie promises to deliver just that with her “perfect” cobb salad. The recipe recommends cooking the chicken in a slow cooker for optimal moistness, then shredding the meat for the salad. Crumbled blue cheese, hard boiled egg, avocados, cherry tomatoes, bacon, and the chicken are added to a bed of romaine and red leaf lettuce. Then, buttermilk blue cheese dressing is drizzled on top as a grand finish. This recipe comes with bonus instructions on how to make the blue cheese dressing at home, if you’re feeling ambitious.
Dad isn’t the only one who loves steak. Spicy arugula serves as the base of Baker by Nature‘s bold and colorful skirt steak salad. First the steak sizzles in a large skillet for 5 minutes. The meat is left to rest while the pears (and later, the pecans) are caramelized in butter and brown sugar. The steak is then arranged on the arugula and covered with the pears, pecans, and gorgonzola. Lightly dress with vinaigrette and add some after-dinner chocolate on the side.
This smoked cheddar and black bean quiche from Cooking Bride is a unique spin on the savory tart, and will stand out from the buttered toast breakfast-in-bed of yesteryear. The crust of the pie is filled with the beans and baked for 12-14 minutes. The beans are then removed, the crust is baked for 8-10 more minutes and set aside to cool. The cheddar, chicken, beans, and other ingredients are combined and poured into the cooked shells. Bake your quiche until the tops are slightly browned. Serve with a big smile and a heart full of love.
Mom’s got a long day of pampering ahead of her. Fuel her up at breakfast with this meat-and-cheese-filled flaky quiche from Barbara Bakes. Bacon, ham, and ground sausage are added to a par-baked pie crust filled with well-beaten eggs, milk, salt, and pepper. Then sprinkle some serious amounts of cheese evenly throughout the pie. The quiche’s center will be set after baking for 20 minutes. Grab mom’s favorite coffee cup and set up the bed tray to give her the full-service experience she deserves.
Grandbaby Cakes gives the classic quiche recipe a delicious twist with the addition of a tender hash brown crust. Not only does this spinach and bacon pie bake up beautifully, its presentation on the plate will live in her Mother’s Day memories for years to come. The hash browns are cooked until golden brown, then formed into a crust in a pie plate while bacon crisps in a pan nearby. The smooth egg custard is mixed up and poured into the hash brown crust along with spinach, cheeses, and tomatoes. Garnish with cherry tomatoes on top and rose petals on the side for that extra special touch.
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Easter is a time for reflection and celebration, and also for family and delicious food. Here at Butcher Boy, we firmly believe in upholding the traditional meals that bring families together.
We carry a variety of ham, legs and racks of lamb, and roasts for your Easter dinner, and mouth-watering brisket perfect for Passover. We have sides to complement the savory meats, and homemade glazes, sauces, and gravy to top it all off. Visit our Bakery for your holiday desserts and fresh Produce section for the ingredients you need to make an unforgettable meal at home.
Below are some of our favorite Easter recipes.
While we carry a delicious homemade honey ham glaze in-store, we can’t help but be intrigued by The Pioneer Woman‘s brown sugar glaze. Spicy brown mustard, apple cider vinegar, and get this, Dr. Pepper (or Coke) combine with brown sugar to create a sweet glaze with a slight tang. Our hams are fully cooked, so use our Ham Roasting Guide for reference when heating up the meat for this recipe.
This tender, roasted leg of lamb from Compass & Fork is a perfect table centerpiece for Easter. In true Greek form, the lamb is stuffed with bits of garlic and small sprigs of rosemary, with deep incisions made into the meat. The lamb is then marinaded overnight in sea salt, pepper, olive oil, crushed garlic, rosemary, and lemon juice. This meal is succulent and flavorful, and is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
With heavy meats, you may find yourself craving a lighter side. Low Carb Maven delivers just that with their brown butter hollandaise-covered asparagus. A tradition hollandaise is made by continuously whisking butter and egg yolks. This recipe goes more high-tech, slowly adding melted browned-in-a-pan butter to a slow-running blender with the egg yolks, lemon juice, and water.
Planning ahead is all a part of the meal process. This recipe from Yellow Bliss Road has you boil the russet potatoes whole and unpeeled, cutting down on precious cooking time. Prepare the creamy bechamel sauce loaded with shredded cheddar cheese while the potatoes boil. The ground Hungarian paprika and fresh chives for garnish help make this dish as colorful as it is delicious.
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