A Step-By-Step Guide to Making a Vegan Sunday Roast
When it’s Sunday, you’ve got a whole afternoon ahead, and you’re craving something hearty and comforting. What do you do? You do what the Brits do: make a Sunday roast.
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This classic British meal has been a Sunday tradition in pubs and homes across the UK for centuries, and it has truly stood the test of time. It’s versatile and comforting: Perfect for cozying up as the nights grow cooler in autumn, but it’s also a favorite enjoyed throughout the summer months.
Here’s how to make the ultimate Sunday roast, complete with crispy roast potatoes, rich gravy, and a golden Yorkshire pudding.
What is a traditional British Sunday roast dinner?
We have King Henry VII to thank for the classic British Sunday roast dinner. The monarch was famously fond of meat, especially roast beef, which was traditionally served with Yorkshire pudding and rich gravy.
Over the centuries, the roast grew in popularity across all social classes. In the 19th century, for example, working-class families would often drop off a portion of meat at their local baker (who didn’t bake bread on Sundays) and pick it up fully roasted on their way home. They would then serve it with plenty of root vegetables and cabbage.
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Today, the roast dinner remains a cherished Sunday tradition throughout the UK. While many still enjoy it King Henry VII-style with roast beef, others prefer roast chicken, lamb, or increasingly, plant-based alternatives like nut roasts and vegan meats.
In fact, a Sunday roast can arguably be even more delicious when made with plant-based ingredients.
Check out some of our favorite vegan recipes for a British Sunday roast.
