Sunday roast is not just a meal. It is a ritual, a comfort, and the ideal way to spend the weekends with good food and good company. You are already aware that the best part of a good Sunday roast in Leicester consists of well-cooked meat, crisp roast potatoes and a good gravy.
However, what turns the experience from, one would say, good to unforgettable are the add-ons. Even the smallest of the extras can convert a mere roast into a homemade-tasting meal that you will not forget after the final bite. We are sure that right sides and add-ons can work the magic at The Bowling Green Pub.
In this blog we are introducing you to the Sunday roast add-ons that make a classic a crowd pleaser – what flavours, what textures and what to pair with the foods that really make your food seem better.
1. Fluffy Yorkshire Puddings That Steal the Show
Does a Sunday roast ever go without a golden, fluffy Yorkshire pudding? It is the most popular add-on for many visitors at The Bowling Green Pub. A good Yorkshire pudding is high, it can hold the gravy at its best, and it gives a home-baked quality to the entire meal.
Our Yorkshire puddings are as traditional as ever, crisp on the outside, soft on the inside, and fresh on the plate. You like a giant or a tray of mini-puds; either way, this add-on adds a comfort and contentment to your Sunday roast Leicester experience.
2. Cauliflower Cheese that Melts Like Cream
Cauliflower cheese is an all-time favourite, and justifiably so. The cheesy, creamy taste fits perfectly with roasting meats and gives out a contrasting creamy taste to the crispy vegetables. Our cauliflower cheese has been one of the most requested roast sides in The Bowling Green Pub.
We cook until the cheese has the top of a goldish hue, and you get in each spoonful a bite that is both comforting and rich. It is very hot and decadent, and it goes well with beef, chicken, pork or lamb. To most families, it is not an option or a side but a necessity.
3. Crispy Stuffing Balls That Are a Burst of Flavour
People usually associate stuffing with a festive meal, yet we think it should be a companion to your Sunday roast as well. Our pub-style stuffing balls are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, and they provide a savoury kick to the roast meat.
They are packed with herbs, spices and a homey flavour that makes one bite warm. In case you like a nice plate of mixed flavours and aromas, stuffing is among the items which will never fail you.
4. Buttered Seasonal Veg to Add Colour and Freshness
It is all about balance when it comes to a great roast. Although the meat might be the centre of attraction, the vegetables provide the freshness, colour and crunch. The Bowling Green Pub provides buttered seasonal vegetables which change seasonally to provide the best freshness.
Natural sweetness and texture are added to the plate with carrots, broccoli, beans, peas, and parsnips. It is both lightly spiced and cooked, complementing the roast without overwhelming it. You will like the straightforward comfort that these vegetables will provide in case you love a well-balanced Sunday roast, Leicester.
5. Golden Crunch, Perfectly Roasted Potatoes
It is hard to find anything better than the ideal roast potato, crisp yet tender inside and outside, and furnished to the bill of rights. Our roast potatoes are roasted to a perfect crunch, which you can hear with each bite.
To the meal, an additional portion of potatoes would be imperative to many of our guests. They taste actually perennial when they are combined with gravy or when they are dipped in the juices of the roast.
6. Gravy, the Full-Course Good Stuff that Bonds it All
Gravy is not merely a sauce; it is the soul of the food. We make our own gravy at The Bowling Green Pub using low-cooked drippings and a mixture of herbs that help to make it deep and rich in flavour. A spoon of gravy may make all the elements of the roast.
You can choose to pour it with ease or the type that even fills the plate; this add-on is indispensable. And in case you think more gravy is good, we do too.
7. Making mint sauce and horseradish to pair classically
These two add-ons are essential in case you are fond of lamb or beef. Horseradish gives a tangy burst of fire that enhances the taste of roast beef quite well. Mint sauce adds freshness and brightness that neutralise the richness of lamb.
These are the traditional combinations that have been observed on Sundays over the decades. Our sauces are prepared carefully and made fresh in the Bowling Green Pub, and your Sunday roast in Leicester will retain its British authenticity.
8. Extra Comfort Crispy Pigs in Blankets
Pigs in blankets are not a Christmas-only item. Most of our guests order them as a sideshow with their roast since they add a balance of smoky, salty and savoury ingredients. Wrapped in streaky bacon and fried till crisp, they are a good addition to every lover of rich and meaty extras.
Amongst the most well-liked roast sides that Leicester customers keep returning to are these small bites of comfort.
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You want to relax in the afternoon, share time with the family, or be cosy by yourself, and we are the ones to bring you hot dishes, cold beer, and cherished moments.
Book your table now at The Bowling Green Pub – where delicious food, a better atmosphere, and memorable flavours are made.