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Whatever happened to the sunday Roast?

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suebailey1 Sat 06-Sept-14 09:36:14

I heard on the radio the other day that the Sunday Roast is less popular and therefore less often cooked at home than ever. Of course there are many reasons for that - time, economy, personal taste but I wondered what your usual Sunday fare is? I cook a roast probably every other Sunday more chicken than anything else although we do splash out on a long slow roast of brisket (Dh prefers it to top side) and last weekend a joint leg of lamb from Waitrose- £151 couldn't do that too often. I alternate with a big paella one week, a casserole usually beef and red wine or beer and sometimes a Shepherds Pie or lasagne. Some new ideas would be very welcome.

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Coolgran65 Mon 08-Sept-14 22:05:20

I do my roast potatoes exactly as does Kittylester, the goose fat is great for flavour.

2 chickens do Sunday lunch for 6, reheat on Monday for me and DH. Plus enough for a sandwich lunch.

Soutra - """It is also said that one man's Sunday lunch is another woman's Saturday night"""
I don't get this.... I'm always being told I'm slow on the uptake... lol.
Will you explain it for me smile

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Elizabeth1 Tue 09-Sept-14 09:30:45

There was a cooking programme on the other day which said there are some sauces kept for years by just replenishing the original with fresh - a tradition in some sectors/countries. What say you GN's about that?

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GreatauntieLinda Sun 21-Sept-14 10:48:58

I like to get a large piece of brisket and cook it overnight in the slow cooker. Always put it in the cooker dry never add water. Plenty of stock comes out of the joint for the gravy. There is only the two of us so whatever meat is left is sliced into small portions and put into containers with what is left of the gravy and frozen. Saves on electricity and usually get three more Sunday lunches. Flavor of the brisket is wonderful.

Usually have roast parsnips, spring cabbage when available and a small portion of mashed potato. Always have Yorkshire puddings, big enough to fight getting out of the oven. Freeze those left out of the 12.

For a change its turkey today. Typing this - wish it was beef.

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