The holiday season is a time to gather, celebrate, and indulge in our favorite comfort foods.
Whether you’re setting the table for a grand holiday feast or preparing casual family meals, Wellshire offers quality, all-natural meats to make every meal memorable.
From uncured ham to nitrate-free bacon, our farm-fresh products ensure your holiday table is delicious, wholesome, and filled with festive cheer.
Why Choose Wellshire for Your Holiday Table?
At Wellshire, we prioritize clean choices without compromising on flavor. Our uncured hams, nitrate-free options, and responsibly raised meats are prepared with care and free from antibiotics, preservatives, and artificial flavors.
This means that when you serve Wellshire, you’re serving pure, authentic taste—perfect for the season’s special meals.
Star of the Table: Uncured Holiday Ham
A centerpiece that’s both traditional and wholesome? Meet Wellshire’s Spiral Sliced Holiday Ham. Free of artificial nitrates and preservatives, this ham retains its natural flavor, offering a deliciously tender and juicy bite with every slice.
And just take a look at what you can cook up:
- Brown sugar and pineapple ham glaze – Looking to elevate your holiday ham? Grab a microwave-safe container and combine brown sugar and pineapple juice. After heating it, add honey and spicy brown mustard for a sweet and savory punch of flavor. Finally, slather it on your holiday ham.
- Honey-glazed uncured ham with cloves – For a classic twist, cover your Wellshire ham in a glaze made of honey, mustard, and a sprinkle of cloves. This timeless recipe creates a sweet, spiced ham that’s ideal for any holiday gathering.
Festive Breakfasts and Brunch With Nitrate-Free Bacon
What’s a holiday morning without the enticing aroma of sizzling bacon? Wellshire’s nitrate-free Applewood Smoked Bacon and Uncured Turkey Bacon make breakfast better while preserving that crave-worthy taste:
- Pumpkin pancakes with bacon– Stack up fluffy pumpkin pancakes and layer each with crispy Wellshire bacon. Add a dollop of whipped cream and drizzle with maple syrup to create a decadent breakfast fit for the holidays.
- Bacon and egg croissant boats – Whether you call it a boat or a cradle, these croissant breakfasts are sure to delight. Layer eggs, spices, spinach, bacon, and other ingredients of your choosing atop crispy croissants before slathering them in a cheddar chive gravy.
Creative Appetizers with Wellshire’s Best
For holiday gatherings, Wellshire’s range of meats can turn even simple appetizers into rave-worthy crowd-pleasers. Start your family meals with:
- Bacon-wrapped pumpkin and butternut squash– For well-rounded holiday tastes, combine soft squash with crispy bacon. To prepare, toss the pumpkin and butternut squash in a mixture of ginger, cinnamon, rosemary, olive oil, and maple syrup. Then, wrap each cube of squash in a half-slice of your favorite bacon. Bake and enjoy!
- Pumpkin apple soup– Combine pumpkin with onions, apple mixture, and an assortment of spices before blending it into a creamy mixture. Once heated, combine with sprinklings of crispy Wellshire bacon.
Savory Sides for Festive Flavor
Pair your main course with sides that feature Wellshire’s nitrate-free meats to add depth and richness to your holiday spread:
- Sausage stuffing – What holiday meal is complete without a helping of stuffing? For this staple, combine onions, celery, garlic, and sage with chicken broth, eggs, stuffing, and your favorite Wellshire sausage. Add it to your slow cooker and wait as it flavors your home and taste buds.
- Bacon-wrapped asparagus – Pay homage to the bristled wreaths that decorate your home with a bundle of bacon-wrapped asparagus. Simply gather three to four spears and wrap them in your favorite bacon like a Christmas bow. Before baking, drizzle the bundles in olive oil, sea salt, pepper, or any spice of your choosing.
Showstopper Desserts with a Savory Twist
Who says bacon doesn’t belong in dessert? This holiday season, bring creativity to the dessert table with Wellshire’s Maple Bourbon Bacon and other uncured options:
- Bacon bark – For those with a sweet and savory tooth, these peppermint bark alternatives hit the spot. Top the dark chocolate base with salted caramel and bite-sized bacon chunks for an unforgettable after-dinner experience.
- Candied bacon chocolate chip cookies – Cookies aren’t only for Santa Claus this holiday season. Allow your guests to savor the holiday bliss with chunky cookie delicacies that combine uncured Wellshire Bacon Bits with a gooey mixture of brown sugar, butter, and semisweet chocolate chips.
- Bacon pumpkin cupcakes – For a bacon-filled bite that guests won’t soon forget, crown your dessert table with bacon pumpkin cupcakes. Simply combine pumpkin puree, cinnamon, ginger, and other cooking basics for the base and top the cakes with a blend of cream cheese, butter, and bacon bits.
Shop Wellshire for Your Holiday Table
This holiday season, trust Wellshire to make every meal special with natural, savory meats that add warmth, flavor, and joy to every gathering.
Ready to bring home the flavors of Wellshire?
Find our premium uncured hams, nitrate-free bacon, and grass-fed meats at Whole Foods or order online via Amazon Fresh. Use our store locator to find the nearest retailer and start planning your unforgettable holiday feast with Wellshire.
Sources:
Saveur. Fresh Ham with Honey and Cloves. https://www.saveur.com/article/Recipes/Fresh-Ham-with-Honey-and-Cloves/
