The Most Popular Meats for Holiday Dinners
Have you ever wondered which holiday dinners are most popular during this time of year? Find out which types of meat are most popular for family holiday meals.
What are the most popular meats for Holiday Dinners?
Every family has its own traditions and favorite holiday meals. However, some holiday dinner choices are such timeless classics that you can find them on almost every dinner table over the course of the holiday season.
Are you curious about what some of the most common main dishes are? Keep reading to find out if your go-to choice is on the list of the most popular meats for holiday dinners.
Turkey
Turkey is one of the most quintessential meats for holiday meals. Of course, turkey gets most of its popularity from the Thanksgiving Day feast. But did you know that turkey is also a popular choice for Christmas and other meals throughout the season?
Ham
While it may not be as popular as turkey, ham is still a customary meat choice in many households. Some of your family’s favorite holiday movies likely portray families sitting down to a turkey or spiral ham dinner, further cementing these top two choices into tradition.
Beef Tenderloin
After turkey and ham, beef is the next most popular choice for holiday meals. For some, the holidays are the perfect time to splurge on a filet mignon cut of beef tenderloin.
Steak, roast beef, and the next entry on this list are also popular beef choices for a holiday meal.
Prime Rib
Prime rib is another common beef choice for the holidays, especially for large family gatherings. A large cut of prime rib can feed an entire family and then some.
There are many ways to cook holiday prime rib, but a popular method is to place it in a slow cooker for several hours. This allows the chef to enjoy the gift-opening and other festivities with the rest of the family while the meat slowly cooks to perfection.
Regarding the most popular meats for holiday dinners, chicken, duck, goose, and pheasant make up the runner-up list but are nowhere near as popular as the above choices.
However, these could make a great main course if you’re looking to shake up the holiday dinner menu this year. Just remember to use the right cooking methods for each to keep the meat moist and tender.
Tasty Recipes to Try for the Holidays:
- Savory Dijon Chicken Hand Pies
- Duchess Potatoes Appetizer
- Strawberries and Cream Dessert Charcuterie Board
Stacey is a Southern girl with a taste for travel, thriving on the discovery of the world through food. After spending many years traveling and living overseas, she’s now back home in her beloved deep south enjoying life with her three little ones and loving the adventure. She’s a food stylist and food photographer, as well as, the creative behind Little Figgy Food, where she loves to inspire others to try new flavors and foodie techniques.
