St. Patrick's Day
Traditional St. Patrick’s Day Meats and Food
St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated by millions of people around the world on March 17th, and it’s a day filled with traditional Irish foods, drinks, and festivities.
While there are many different foods associated with St. Patrick’s Day, one of the most popular and beloved, is meat.
Sausages for St. Patrick’s Day
Sausages are a staple of Irish cuisine, and they’re often eaten on St. Patrick’s Day as well. Whether you take our famous Beef & Guinness sausages, Lamb & Leek sausages or any other of our hand-crafted sausages to create a hearty Irish Banger, you’ll have a St. Patrick’s Day to remember!
Lamb meat for St. Patrick’s Day
Lamb is one of the most popular meats that is associated with St. Patrick’s Day. One traditional Irish dish you can cook is Irish lamb stew – this is made with leg of lamb (you can buy pre-diced lamb to save time), potatoes, carrots, onions, and other vegetables.
The stew is slow-cooked for hours, allowing the flavours to mix together and create a rich, hearty broth that is perfect for sopping up with a slice of crusty bread on Saint Paddy’s Day.
Other meats and food for St. Patrick’s Day
While beef, lamb, and sausages are some of the most popular meats eaten on St. Patrick’s Day, there are many other types of meat that can be enjoyed as well. For example, bacon and ham are often served as part of a traditional Irish breakfast, which can be enjoyed any time of day on Saint Paddy’s Day!