Lamb is the meat of a sheep less than a year old. The meat of a sheep over two years old is known as mutton. Cook lamb on the same day you buy it, as it doesn't keep very long. When choosing lamb look for moist meat that ranges in color from pink to pale red. See the below chart for more help.
| Cut
of Lamb |
Cooking
Method |
| Rack |
Roast,
grill, broil, panfry |
| Breast |
Roast,
grill, broil, panfry |
| Ribs,
Denver Style |
Braised,
simmer, broil, panfry |
| Loins |
Roast,
grill, broil, panfry, saute |
| Legs |
Roast,
braise, grill, broil, pan-broil, panfry, saute |
| Leg,
boneless |
Roast |
| Lamb
for stewing |
Roast,
broil, simmer |
| Lamb
for kebobs |
Roast,
broil, grill |
| Ground
Lamb |
Roast,
panfry |
| Sirloin |
Panfry,
saute |
|
