Supermarkets have been unveiling their festive ranges as households begin Christmas preparations, and consumer specialists at Good Housekeeping have identified the best turkey crown for UK shoppers this year. The Tesco Finest British Free Range Bronze Turkey Crown with a Pork, Cranberry & Chestnut Stuffing emerged victorious in the tasting trial, scoring an impressive 84/100.
The Good Housekeeping Institute taste-tested a wide selection of turkey crowns, preparing them according to the guidelines on each package and presenting them blind to prevent brand prejudice. The assessment covered fresh and frozen birds from supermarkets and online butchers in various weights.
Tesco takes top spot in blind taste test
The winning product, priced at £65.80, is a premium choice for those planning to spend generously at Christmas. Tesco was among the first UK supermarkets to launch its festive range, catering to both big spenders and budget-conscious shoppers. The turkey crown is described as beautifully tender with a sweet pork, cranberry and chestnut stuffing that cuts through the buttery richness of the meat.
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."
Full list of recommended turkey crowns
Other top-rated options include Morrisons The Best Basted Stuffed Turkey Joint at £32, Sainsbury's Turkey Crown with Mulled Cider & Chestnut Stuffing from £51.30, and Waitrose No.1 Slow Cooked Double Butter Basted Free Range Turkey Crown at £70. Lidl offers a Norfolk Free Range Stuffed Bronze Turkey Crown at £21, while COOK's Stuffed Crown of Turkey for Eight is priced at £70.
Exceptional by ASDA Free Range & Corn-Fed Norfolk Slate Traditional Heritage Breed Stuffed Turkey Parcel costs £40, and Edenmoor Free Range Turkey Crown starts at £107.95. Aldi's Roly Poly Stuffed Crown is available for £31.49, Kelly Bronze Turkey Breast Joint at £58, Field & Flower Free Range Bronze Frenchbeer Turkey Crown at £99.95, and Iceland Luxury Perfect Double Bacon Turkey at £25.
