Some meats are festive rice for Christmas dinner; write it down so you don’t forget anything during your Christmas shopping
For many people, dinner is the most anticipated moment of Christmas Eve: the whole family around the table talks and shares a delicious meal. And among all those typical delicacies, at the center are the meats that make up the main dishes of the dinner.
Each family has its own traditions in this regard, choosing the meat that most satisfies the palates of all guests. Depending on the number of people, one, two, three or even more different types are served.
And you, which one(s) will you choose? If you haven’t decided yet, no problem. Below we list the main meat options for Christmas, so you won’t forget any when you go shopping:
Türkiye or Chester
Here in Brazil, chester is the main Christmas protein. Type of chicken with low fat content, it has a lot of meat in the breast area (hence the name linked to “breast”). In addition to being tender and juicy, the bird is usually marinated in a sweet and sour sauce to prevent it from drying out.
In other countries, such as the United States, turkey is more popular and this tradition has begun to arrive in some Brazilian homes. It is also very tasty, but differs from Chester because it has a more pronounced taste.
to tend
This is also a classic American Christmas meat, but here in Brazil it is already more widespread. The tender is obtained from the pork shank and is very simple to prepare, as it is pre-cooked and boned.
As in the case of chester, it is common to see the tender with sweet and sour sauce, with the alternative of sauces based on alcoholic beverages.
Cod
For those who prefer fish, cod is almost always the choice at the end of the year! It is also a friend of those looking for a healthier diet, with little fat and a good concentration of vitamins and minerals.
You can prepare a simple baked cod or more different recipes with fish.
Filet mignon
Even if it is not consumed much at Christmas, filet mignon represents an escape route for those who do not give up red meat even on this date. It will bring the flavor you desire without forgetting the refinement that a dinner requires.
Versatile, filet mignon comes with or without sauce, cooked on the grill or in a pan. Just pay attention to the quantity, considering that it is a meat with a high caloric value.
Chester vegan and tofuky
Those who follow a vegan diet will not be able to enjoy these typical Christmas meats. However, that doesn’t mean they don’t have equally delicious treats.
One option is vegan chester, usually made with soy protein or mushrooms. It looks very similar to the original bird! There is also tofurky, a tender substitute made from tofu. It is marinated and toasted at low temperature.
Source: Terra
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