Traditional Easter Turkey

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I was talking to my butcher today who told me that lamb is a fairly recent favourite at Easter and that turkey used to be traditional (in England)

I spoke to my mum and she confirmed that her parents always used to have turkey then too, though she didn't realise it was a tradition.

I can't find much info on this online. I'd like to know. What are traditional accompaniments to an English Easter turkey.

I'd assume that they are sufficiently different to Thanksgiving and Christmas as there is more spring produce available.

My grandparents were from Hampshire and London and my Butcher is from Kent, so this was at least a south of England tradition, but I have not been able to find much about easter turkey from any region online.

Any links and references would be greatly appreciated as my Google-fu has failed me with this. I can find repurposed Christmas recipes but nothing specifically for Easter. For what it is worth, ham and goose used to be more popular with my grandparents than turkey at Christmas.

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Is turkey traditional for Easter?

Easter is not only a religious holiday, it is also hosts and trades Turkey's /Anatolian traditions. Easter is not only a religious holiday, it is also hosts and trades Anatolian traditions.

Why do we eat turkey on Easter?

Years ago, hams served during the Easter holiday were from meat that was originally slaughtered in the fall and cured throughout winter months. Since the holiday of Easter falls in spring, this celebration was cause to use the last of the winter-cured meats.

What is traditional Easter dinner?

Easter dinner is typically made up of ham, potatoes, vegetable side dishes such as corn, green beans or asparagus, and dinner rolls. Of course each of those dishes can vary greatly. For example, some have roast lamb or chicken instead of ham.

Is Easter turkey or ham?

Simply put, ham is eaten on Easter because it's practical and in season. Historically, lamb was the main course for Easter dinner and it still is in many parts of the world.


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