Good Housekeeping has named the Tesco Finest British Free Range Bronze Turkey Crown with a Pork, Cranberry & Chestnut Stuffing as the best supermarket turkey crown for Christmas 2026, scoring 84/100 in a blind tasting trial.
The winner comes from Britain's biggest supermarket chain. The Good Housekeeping Institute tested a wide range of turkey crowns, preparing each according to the manufacturer's instructions and presenting them without branding to eliminate any preconceptions.
What Was Tested
The assessment examined both chilled and frozen options from supermarket chains and specialist online butchers, across various sizes. A premium offering emerged victorious, perfect for those prepared to invest more generously in their festive feast.
The Tesco Finest turkey crown is priced at £65.80 for a 1.85-2.35kg bird, making it decidedly a choice for those looking to splash out at Christmas. Tesco was amongst the earliest UK supermarkets to launch its festive selection, highlighting its range that accommodated both those looking to spend more and shoppers watching their pennies.
Judges' Comments
The Good Housekeeping Institute commented: "A clear favourite with our panellists, Tesco's turkey crown is beautifully tender with a sweet pork, cranberry and chestnut stuffing that cuts through the buttery richness of the meat. Moist and full-flavoured, it's a crowd-pleasing centrepiece that takes some of the hard work out of Christmas dinner."
Best Turkey Crowns for Christmas 2026
- Tesco Finest British Free Range Bronze Turkey Crown with a Pork, Cranberry & Chestnut Stuffing (£65.80/1.85-2.35kg)
- Morrisons The Best Basted Stuffed Turkey Joint (£32/1.2kg)
- Sainsbury’s Turkey Crown with a Mulled Cider & Chestnut Stuffing Topped with a Spiced Apple and Treacle Glaze (from £51.30/1.9-2.5kg)
- Waitrose No.1 Slow Cooked Double Butter Basted Free Range Turkey Crown (£70/2kg)
- Lidl Norfolk Free Range Stuffed Bronze Turkey Crown With a British Pork, Chestnut, Onion & Thyme Stuffing, Topped With British Bacon (£21/1.5-2.5kg)
- COOK Stuffed Crown of Turkey for Eight (£70/2.6kg)
- Exceptional by ASDA Free Range & Corn-Fed Norfolk Slate Traditional Heritage Breed Stuffed Turkey Parcel (£40/1.2kg)
- Edenmoor Free Range Turkey Crown (from £107.95/2.8-5.3kg)
- Aldi Roly Poly Stuffed Crown (£31.49/1.5-2.3kg)
- Kelly Bronze Turkey Breast Joint (£58/1-1.5kg)
- Field & Flower Free Range Bronze Frenchbeer Turkey Crown (£99.95/3-4kg)
- Iceland Luxury Perfect Double Bacon Turkey (£25/1.5kg)
