Order Your Quirky Holiday Roast Now
Due to the somewhat limited nature of the Thanksgiving menu, it is never impossible to get a turkey for the big day, even if you wait until the very last minute. (Defrosting is a different story.) During Christmas dinner, you have a lot more leeway, which means you can see a rib roast, a lamb crown, or even a big fat goose . My advice to you? Order now .
You see, unlike turkey, there is no demand across the country for roast ribs (or a crown of lamb, or duck, or goose), which means that these things need to be ordered, and since some capitalist hippopotamus (fortunately) does not You have figured out how to send a large piece of meat or a whole bird on the same day, you need to give the butcher a little time to deliver this thing.
There is no need to panic. Just take the time to research and plan your menu – at least the protein portion – then call your friendly neighbor’s butcher and ask him to order it for you. Be sure to ask if the meat will be delivered fresh or frozen before choosing a delivery date and find out how / if you want your meat to be smashed, sealed, or otherwise prepared before taking it home to the kitchen. I love Christmas surprises, if it’s not “Surprise! Frozen duck! “