DELICIOUS SIDES SMOKED SALMON

Accompaniments that will steal the show

Organic Apple and Leek

Sausagemeat,

400g, £7.99,

Ocado and helenbrownings organic.co.uk

This forms the basis for a tasty stuffing. Roll into balls, press into a dish or experiment with festive cookie cutters. The addition of large pieces of apple and leek give it a rustic, home-made feel, and judges said it was juicy and highly seasoned.

Jolly Hog Posh

Pigs in Blankets,

6-pack, £4.50,

Ocado

These British pork chipolatas are wrapped in a generous blanket of black treacle streaky bacon, providing the perfect balance of sweet and savoury. Judges said they were a good size and had a nice glossy appearance once cooked. The sausage was juicy with a lovely herby flavour.

For many families, smoked salmon is a crucial ingredient for special Christmas breakfast spreads and quick canapés

by Amazon Our Selection Oak Smoked Salmon, 200g, £7, amazon. co.uk/freshstore Cured in a mixture of sea salt and sugar, then smoked over oak and whisky cask chips using a traditional method. Serve with toast and scrambled egg on Christmas morning or on a platter sprinkled with dill and lemon wedges as part of a buffet. Judges said this had a nice colour, smoky flavour and firm bite.

Specially Selection Orange and Prosecco Smoked Salmon, 100g, £3.49, Aldi Those looking for a boozy twist to their smoked salmon should look no further. Gently smoked with well-balanced flavours, this zesty offering is perfect when accompanied with a cold glass of bubbles on the side. It has a softer texture compared to some others but is still pleasant.