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Lamb Cuts

Cuts of Lamb


Nutritional Facts

  • An average 3 ounce serving of lamb contains about 176 calories, which is comparable to many other types of red meat and poultry.
  • Lamb is a great source of protein and essential vitamins and minerals, and contains the correct ratio of all 8 of the essential amino acids.
  • A 3 ounce serving of cooked lean lamb provides the following Recommended Daily Allowances:
  • 43% Protein
  • 74% Vitamin B-12
  • 30% Zinc
  • 30% Niacin
  • 17% Iron
  • 15% Riboflavin

Cooking Methods

BRAISE

GRILL

BROIL

ROAST

SIMMER

SHANKS
Shanks

BREAST
Riblets
Denver Ribs

SHOULDER
Pre-slice Shoulder
Boneless Rolled Shoulder
Neck Slices

LEG
Round Leg Steak    
BREAST
Riblets
Lamb Patties (Ground)
Denver Ribs

SHOULDER
Arm Chop
Shoulder Blade Chop

RACK
Rib Chops
French Rib Chops

LOIN
Loin Chop
Double Loin Chop    
BREAST
Lamb Patties (Ground)
Denver Ribs

SHOULDER
Arm Chop
Shoulder Blade Chop

RACK
Rib Chops
French Rib Chops

LOIN
Loin Chop
Double Loin Chop
Medallion

SIRLOIN
Sirloin Chop
Kebab Cubes
Boneless Sirloin

LEG
Round Leg Steak
Butterflied Leg
SHOULDER
Square Cut Shoulder
Pre-Sliced Shoulder
Boneless Rolled Shoulder

RACK
Rack Roast
Rack for One
Double French Rack

LOIN
Loin Roast
Boneless Loin

SIRLOIN
Sirloin Roast
Sirloin Shank Half
Boneless Sirloin

LEG
Whole Leg
Boneless Leg
3/4 French Style Leg
Shank Half    
SHANK
Shanks
Stew Meat
                

Herbs and Spices for Enhancing Flavor


HERBS

SPICES

Basil
Bay Leaf
Caraway
Cilantro
Coriander
Marjoram
Mint
Mustard
Oregano
Paprika
Parsley
Rosemary
Thyme  
Allspice
Cinnamon
Cloves
Curry Powder
Garlic
Ginger
Lemon Pepper

  



Lamb Cuts and Cooking Methods Charts Courtesy of:

American Lamb Council

A division of American Sheep Industry

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