Christmas charcuterie

Indulgence is a huge part of the holiday season. Who thinks of Christmas without thinking of Christmas ham or Christmas roast? But preparing a feast can be time-consuming; and between baking pies, trimming the tree and hanging stockings, some might prefer a low-key session in the pre-Christmas kitchen. Below, check out a short list of places where you can order up a roast or a ham that’s table-ready with little exertion on your part. Chris’s Specialty Meats: This Millerville store is a great place to score andouille sausage, boudin, or even a whole stuffed and roasted turducken. Hog’s head cheese, whole pork tenderloin, brisket—if you’re planning to do your Christmas up Cajun-style, they’ll supply you with everything you need, from sides to main courses. louisianameats.com Honey Baked Ham: The famed hams of this national chain often appear on tables, even when everything else is homemade—that’s how good they are. Roasted for a full day, sweet and savory and spiral-sliced, they make a great main course or an alternate choice for people who prefer pork to poultry. honeybakedonline.com Frank’s Smokehouse: Maybe you’ve got more than a few mouths to feed this Christmas—maybe you’ve literally got to go whole hog. At Frank’s Smokehouse on Airline, you can order a whole roast pig, fit to feed any size family, no matter how ravenous. Of course, if your guests have more modest appetites, you can always order a simple pork roast or brisket. Click here for their website. This list is just the tip of the iceberg. Where do you order your special-occasion meals? Let us know on our Facebook page.