Smokery Christmas – Our Favourite Recipes & Serving Ideas

Smokery Christmas, our Favourite Recipes & Serving Ideas

At Black Mountains Smokery, we believe that a Smokery Christmas should be full of flavour, warmth, and a touch of indulgence. This year, the team has come together to share our favourite Christmas recipes and serving ideas – everything we’re planning to enjoy ourselves, from a festive breakfast to that final bite of chocolate at the end of the day.

Whether you’re hosting the full celebration or contributing something special to the table, these tried-and-tested dishes bring together the very best of our artisan smoked foods and festive favourites.

Christmas Breakfast (11am)

Start Christmas Day with something comforting, celebratory, and full of flavour. These Smokery Christmas breakfast ideas are easy to prepare, crowd-pleasing, and a real treat before the main event.

• Eggs Benedict with Smoked Salmon
  Top toasted sourdough with smoked seaweed butter, poached eggs, and award winning smoked salmon. Finish with hollandaise and a sprinkle of Welshman’s Caviar.

• Caramelised Bananas Flambéed with Barti Spiced Rum
  First, caramelise ripe banana slices in butter and brown sugar until golden and sticky. Then flambé with Barti Spiced Rum for a dramatic, festive touch. Serve over sheet pan pancakes (baked in the oven for ease when feeding a crowd) or waffles, topped with cinnamon cream and toasted pecans.

• Hot Smoked Salmon & Spinach Frittata
  A savoury favourite that’s easy to prep ahead. The gorgeous flakes of hot oak smoked salmon Serve warm with a generous spoon of crème fraîche and a dollop of our Sweet Beetroot Chutney on the side.

Christmas Dinner (3pm)

This is the heart of a Smokery Christmas – full of bold flavours, beautifully smoked meats and fish, and festive trimmings that celebrate seasonal produce.

The Main Event

• Whole Glazed Ham

• Peppered Oak Roasted Salmon Side

• Roast Potatoes with Cotswold Gold Rapeseed Oil

• Harissa-Glazed Carrots with Capers and Smoked Seeds

• “Pigs Next to Blankets”: (to make each one crisp), Fennel Cooking Sausages and Bacon roasted in oven, drizzled with Raspberry & Wholegrain Mustard

• Steamed Greens tossed in Smoked Seaweed Butter and Garlic

The Condiments

• Cranberry & Fig Chutney

• Quick-Pickled Red Onion (White Balsamic Vinegar)

• Cucumber Sauerkraut

These sharp, vibrant extras balance the richness of the meats and bring freshness to every plate.

Christmas Wine Pairings

The right wine makes every bite better. Here’s what we’re serving with our Smokery Christmas feast:

• Adobe Reserva Carmenère (Chile)
  Juicy and full-bodied with soft tannins. Pairs beautifully with ham, sausages, and smoked salmon.

• White Castle Regent (Wales)
  A smooth, medium Welsh red – perfect with pork, bacon, and bold chutneys like raspberry mustard.

• Adobe Sauvignon Blanc (Chile)
  Crisp and citrusy. Cuts through rich roasties and creamy greens, and lifts the flavours of smoked fish.

• White Castle Gwin Gwyn (Wales)

  This Welsh white is light, fruity, and aromatic with notes of orchard fruits and a soft, dry finish. It pairs beautifully with smoked salmon, sea bass, or even creamy dishes like frittata with crème fraîche. A refreshing option for your Smokery Christmas spread and a great alternative to traditional white wines.

Christmas Desserts

After a rich meal, dessert should feel festive, fun, and a little indulgent. Of course for the classic option our Christmas Puddings are exquisite, as for alternatives: These are our favourites:

• Black Forest Gâteau
  Use Griottines (cherries in kirsch) and whipped cream over chocolate cake or brownies. Decadent and dramatic.

• Fiery Stem Ginger & Apple Crumble Cake
  A sponge base topped with apple, stem ginger, and a crunchy crumble. Best served warm with cream.

• Classic Trifle with Rumtopf
  Boozy fruit jelly, custard, whipped cream, and more Rumtopf-soaked fruits. Top with grated dark chocolate.

Evening Nibbles & Delights

Wind down with a luxurious grazing spread. Our go-to Smokery Christmas evening board includes:

Cheese Board – find our cheeses here.

• Smoked Cheddar with Paprika

• Blaenafon Cheddar Selection

• Smoked Pwll Mawr

• Goats Cheese & Teifi Cheese

• Hot Honey Fried Halloumi

Charcuterie Board  – find our charcuterie here. 

• Coppa Ham

• Beef Bresaola

• Game & Fennel Salamis

• Chorizo

• Air-Dried Ham

Smoked Fish, Meat & Pâté

• Smoked Salmon, Trout, Mackerel & Sea Bass

• Smoked Chicken with Apple Cider Jelly

• Smoked Duck with Redcurrant & Port Jelly

• Pâté with Sourdough Toast & Crackers

Something Sweet to Finish

Salted caramel truffles, fine dark and milk chocolate, handmade fudge.

Drinks to Toast the Night

Serve Welsh sparkling wine, gin and tonics, and apple juice for the drivers. Finish the evening with a warming glass of Penderyn whisky, Barti spiced rum, a Damson Negroni, or a smooth Welsh gin. Find our drink selection here.

Try Our Christmas Recipes with Our Festive Range

Make your own Smokery Christmas special with our award-winning smoked produce, handcrafted condiments, and festive drinks. Everything we’ve mentioned is available online for nationwide delivery, just add your favourites to your basket and get ready to feast.

Order early to avoid disappointment, our Christmas stock is limited and delivery slots fill up fast! Secure your delivery ahead of the rush and bring our favourite Christmas recipes and serving ideas to your table.