Christmas Ordering at McCartney's of Moira

Orders for Christmas & New Year can be taken from the beginning of September.

For those who are unsure of quantities they need to order or indeed what to order simply browse our Christmas Section here on the website, call in to the shop or give us a call on 02892 611422 where our experienced staff can listen to your individual requirements and advise you on quantities and cooking instructions to help you make the best choice to suit your particular requirements.

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*Christmas Ordering place yours instore or call 02892 611422 - No deposit required*

*PLEASE NOTE* Orders for Christmas and New Year can not be placed by email - orders must be placed in store or phoned through on 02892 611422. Thank you.

 

  • No need to Pre Order for Christmas
  • Christmas Food Ordering – No Deposit Required
  • McCartneys Dry Aged Beef
  • Deli no need to Pre Order for Christmas
  • Honey Glazed Ham Joint
  • McCartney's Dry Aged Northern Irish Beef
  • Northern Irish Turkey's from McCartney's
  • McCartney's Dry Aged Northern Irish Beef
  • Northern Irish Turkeys from McCartney's
  • Judith & Farmer John with the Turkeys
  • Boneless Turkey Breast Fillet Available at McCartney's of Moira

  • Fresh free range geese from McCartney's of Moira
  • Free Range Geese in field

Traditional Slow Grown Dry Plucked White Turkeys

Our farmer John uses six different breeds of turkey to ensure all weights required by our customers are from fully matured female birds. Fed a natural diet and housed in buildings giving both natural light and ventilation while providing essential weather protection. The fully matured birds are then dry plucked & hung for a minimum of 14 days to dry age before being dressed for sale to mature & develop the special flavour & texture unique to this traditional method.

Free Range Slow Grown Dry Plucked Bronze Turkeys

We have a limited number of free range slow grown dry plucked Bronze Turkeys available so order early to avoid missing out!

All our Turkeys come with Pop-Up Cooking Timers

For Current Prices Click Here

*PLEASE NOTE* Orders for Christmas and New Year can not be placed by email - orders must be placed in store or phoned through on 02892 611422. Thank you.

 

Turkey Sizes & Serving Quantities

Many people find it difficult choosing the size of their turkey, especially as it is a purchase that can often be made only once a year.

The chart below will give you a guide as to how many servings you can expect from your Turkey. This year for the first time we are taking all Fresh Turkey Orders in Kilos - please use the chart below to help you choose the Oven Ready Kilo Size you wish to order from the first Column.

If your family are big eaters & love their turkey you might want to allow for a few extra servings... check out our recipe section for left over turkey recipes!

Size to Order 2013 - Oven Ready Kgs Approx Servings Size Ordered in 2012 - Farm Weight Lbs
4kg 8 12 lb
5kg 9 to 11 13-15lb
6kg 13 to 14 16lb-18lb
7kg 15 to 16 19-20lb
8kg 17 to 19 21-23lb
9kg 20 - 22 24-26lb
10kg 23 to 24 27-28lb
11kg 25 to 26 29-30lb

 

Boneless Turkey Breast Fillet

A popular choice in recent years is our Boneless Turkey Breast Fillet. Available either plain or stuffed with our traditional breadcrumb stuffing, the fillets come netted to help retain their shape while cooking, simply snip this off before carving.

All our Turkey Breast Fillets come with Pop-Up Cooking Timers

For Current Prices Click Here

*PLEASE NOTE* Orders for Christmas and New Year can not be placed by email - orders must be placed in store or phoned through on 02892 611422. Thank you.

 

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Many people find it difficult choosing the size of their turkey, especially as it is a purchase that can often be made only once a year.

The chart below will give you a guide as to how many servings you can expect from a Turkey Breast Fillet

If your family are big eaters & love their turkey you might want to allow for a few extra servings... check out our recipe section for left over turkey recipes!

Total Fillet Total Fillet No of
Weight lb* Weight kg* Servings*
3lb 1.36kg 4
4lb 1.82kg 6
5lb 2.27kg 8
6lb 2.73kg 10
7lb 3.18kg 12
8lb 3.63kg 14
9lb 4.09kg 16
10lb 4.54kg 18
11lb 4.99kg 20
12lb 5.45kg 22
13lb 5.89kg 24
14lb 6.35kg 26
15lb 6.80kg 28
16lb 7.25kg 30

 

Duck

At Christmas we have a limited supply of Ducks available to order. Order early to avoid disappointment.

We also stock duck fillets and recommend that you also order these for the festive period.

Whole ducks should be cooked in a preheated oven for 45 minutes per kg at 200ºC/400ºF/gas mark 6 

 

Chunky Chickens

At Christmas we have several chicken options for you.

Regular whole bone in Chicken

Boned only Chicken

Boned & Stuffed Chicken

or Extra Large Christmas Chunky Chickens for those needing to feed a few extra people.

Bone in Whole Chicken should be cooked in a preheated oven at 180ºC/350ºF/gas mark 4 for 45 minutes per kg plus 20 minutes

 

Fresh Free Range Geese

We have a limited quantity of locally reared fresh free range Geese available for Christmas & New Year.

Early ordering is essential to make sure you don't miss out!

Whole geese should be cooked in a preheated oven at 220ºC/425ºF/gas mark 7 for 35 minutes per kg  

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Christmas Gourmet Cocktail Sausage Varieties

Available Yearly from Mid December

No need to pre-order we will have everything available to buy on the day

Apple & Cinnamon Pork Cocktail Sausages

Award Winning Pork Cocktail Sausages

Beef Cocktail Sausages

Caramelised Onion Pork Cocktail Sausages

Cranberry, Port & Stuffing Pork Cocktail Sausages

Gin & Tonic Pork Cocktail Sausages

Lincolnshire Pork Cocktail Sausages

Mince Pie Pork Cocktail Sausages

Old Tyme Pork Cocktail Sausages

Pork & Chive Cocktail Sausages

Pork & Local Honey Cocktail Sausages

Smokey Bacon Pork Cocktail Sausages

 

Christmas Gourmet Sausage Meat Stuffings

Pork & Caramelised Onion Sausage Meat

Pork with Cranberry, Port & Stuffing Sausage Meat

Lincolnshire Sausage Meat

Old Tyme Pork Sausage Meat

Award Winning Pork Sausage Meat Sausage Meat

Pork with Breadcrumbs Sausage Meat

 

Christmas Gourmet Breadcrumb Stuffings

Herb & Walnut Breadcrumb Stuffing

Mango & Pineapple Breadcrumb Stuffing

Plum Breadcrumb Stuffing

Sage & Onion Breadcrumb Stuffing

Traditional Breadcrumb Stuffing

 

Gammon or Ham

Many people are unsure of the difference between Gammon & Ham – the answer? Gammon becomes Ham when cooked. We can provide you with either.

 

Cooked Ham Varieties

Cooked Ham Joints for Christmas & New Year must be pre-ordered.
Please place your order with the butchers who can advise you of sizes or call 02892 611422

  • McCartney’s Plain Ham
  • McCartney’s Honey Glazed Ham
  • McCartney’s Cloved Honey Glazed Ham (Limited sizes)

All of the above are sold fully cooked in a vacuum pack for convenient storage. We allow approximately 1/2lb (225g) per serving

To reheat:

Simply slice off the required amount for each meal & either heat on a plate in the oven covered with tinfoil and add a few drops of water to prevent drying. Or cover with some cling film & heat in the microwave until hot!

 

Gammon

  • Boneless Gammon - readily available in store - no need to pre-order.
  • Bone-in Gammon - Order only
  • Smoked-Gammon - Order only

All of the above are sold in a vacuum pack for convenient storage. Allow approximately 1/2lb (225g) per serving + 1lb for cooking.

To Cook:

Our Gammons are mild cured & do not require steeping in water at home before cooking.

Place in a saucepan of water & bring to the boil, drain the water, refill & simmer for 20 minutes per 1 lb (454g) until cooked – why not try boiling in Coca Cola, Apple Juice or Cider for something different.

The cooked gammon (ham) can then be glazed as desired.  Peel off all the skin – make a couple of horizontal incisions and you should be able to peel it off in strips, use a clean dry cloth to protect your hands from the heat. Now score the fat with criss-cross cuts, making a diamond pattern stud a clove into the centre of each diamond shape if desired

Glazing suggestions include:

  • Ham Glaze (available in store)
  • Local Honey (available in store) & Soft Brown Sugar
  • Honey & Mustard
  • Marmalade

Place the cooked gammon on a baking tray and add your glaze. Bake uncovered in the oven at 180*C for 30 minutes or until golden. Leave to rest for about 30 minutes before carving.