Christmas How to Cook

The James Whelan Butchers Free Range Whole Turkey

These Slow-Reared Christmas Turkeys are special because they cook simply, carve beautifully, and taste beyond compare.
 

The James Whelan Butchers Free Range Boneless Turkey Crown

This really is having it both ways. You get to enjoy a showstopper of a centrepiece and enjoy a stress-free Christmas. Prepared offthe-bone: making it a dream to cook, carve, and serve.
You’ll savour the juiciness of every mouthful. Oh, and just let us know if you’d like us to add our award-winning stuffing.
 

The James Whelan Butchers Traditional Cure Boneless Ham

Many of our award-winning hams are hung and smoked over beechwood chips creating complex aromas and tastes that are simply superb.
We are very proud of our Great Taste Award- Winning Hams, which all celebrate 3 Gold Stars and wonderful reviews from the judges.
 

The James Whelan Butchers Bone in Turkey Crown

Make your Christmas joyful and festive with this delicious, plump and juicy Irish Turkey Bone-In Crown. Leaving the bone in place delivers great flavour to the meat. And it’s super-easy to cook because our Master Butchers have prepared this Bord Bia approved turkey beautifully. Your guests will be thrilled with the feast and spectacle of this bronzed crown, and you will have time to relax and join in the festivities.
 

The James Whelan Butchers Spiced Beef

Spiced Beef is a true James Whelan Butchers Christmas Tradition. The aromas of Spiced Beef evoke memories of the past and invite people in. We take a beautiful cut of beef and coat it in brown sugar, peppercorns, allspices and berries–now you simply cook it and serve.
 

The Slow-Reared, Free-Range, Christmas Turkey

On a small, little farm in Co. Tipperary you’ll hear the calm chirp and the quiet ramblings of our free-range turkeys. In amongst the rusty willows and between the wild-growing meadows they roam. Field roses, wild thyme, native grasses and nutrient-rich nettles give them a predominantly natural-grown diet. No pesticides are in use. No antibiotics are required. There is the freedom of days and the care and haven of nights, gathered safe together in the hay.
 

Whole Heritage Cure Ham

The Christmas Ham is a beloved dish. It is looked forward to, and remembered fondly. Our award winning hams are produced by Irish artisans, passionate about rearing and curing.
 

The Extra Mature Rib Eye Roast

When you bring this majestic roast to the table, prepare yourself for the awed silence. Perhaps buy bigger than you thought, this will disappear before you know it.
 

Glazed Traditional Cure Boneless Ham

“This a wonderful piece of meat. The treatment is faultless. The rearing is clearly caring, reflected in the quality. The curing is light on salt and the sweet yet savoury smoke beautifully balanced. The moist tenderness is exceptional.”
 

How to cook our newest addition – Pigs in Blankets

How do you make a James Whelan Butchers cocktail sausage even more irresistible? Wrap it in dry-cured Tipperary pancetta, that’s how. Except you don’t have to worry about the prep work because our secret James Whelan elves have them all handmade and ready to present.
 

How to cook Cote de Boeuf

As an alternative for Christmas the majestic Cote de Boeuf is beautiful. We have brought some music & meat together to show how simple it is to cook & serve this beautiful steak.
 

How to Cook Sharing Salt Aged Striploin Steak