Marks & Spencer emerged as the top performer in the yearly BBC Good Food Christmas dinner taste test. The supermarket secured the leading position in six out of 17 categories, excelling in various items such as turkey crown, gammon, and Christmas pudding.
The M&S Oakham hot maple-glazed turkey crown, priced at £50, received high praise from the judges for its flavorful glaze and fruit-packed stuffing. It shared the top spot with Sainsbury’s Taste the Difference British free-range bronze turkey crown, which impressed with its glossy glaze and crispy bacon, priced at £22.75 per kg.
Additionally, M&S clinched the best Christmas pudding title with its Collection 12-month matured version containing pecans and panettone, priced at £16. Judges described it as delicious, with a rich fruitiness and generous nut portions.
Morrisons stood out in three categories, including best showstopper dessert, best classic, and best flavored mince pie with its Cherry Bakewell variant, lauded for its delicate almond flavor.
Tesco secured the top spot for best pigs in blankets, while Lidl was honored for the best trifle, and Aldi shared the award for best smoked salmon with M&S. A total of 185 Christmas products spanning 17 categories underwent rigorous testing.
Lulu Grimes, the managing editor at Good Food, highlighted the affordability and quality of supermarket offerings for creating memorable festive meals, allowing individuals to focus on enhancing family recipes and traditions.
Cassie Best, the head of food at Good Food, noted the stiff competition among the 13 participating supermarkets, all offering a diverse range of Christmas delicacies. The winners’ list reflects the best options available for a remarkable and budget-friendly holiday feast, complemented by homemade dishes from Good Food’s tested Christmas recipes.
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