I don't like gamey at all either, we had an older cut of lamb many years ago, mutton, and that was the last time, we both hated it. The lamb must be young to taste really good.
Lamb sure is expensive
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debodun
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Sometime I think mutton is marketed as lamb because American probably would balk at the word mutton (not used to the terminology). They may be why some lamb has a gamey flavor. I've seen what is supposedly leg of lamb in the market meat case that's larger than my leg.
Lethe200
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Australia has become the leading source of US-purchased lamb because it's cheaper than most domestic lamb. Raising sheep isn't as profitable as cattle ranching and as even cattle ranchers are having financial issues, supply is down and therefore prices go up - capitalism in action.
'Gaminess' comes from two factors: the fat and the age of the animal.
In our household we personally enjoy lamb, goat, and also most offal. FYI, during WWII when the Nazis occupied Paris, cats were served on menus as "alley rabbit".
Being picky about your food is a First World problem, and I'm happy we are all able to indulge in it. There are a lot of people in this world and even in this country who DON'T.
'Gaminess' comes from two factors: the fat and the age of the animal.
In our household we personally enjoy lamb, goat, and also most offal. FYI, during WWII when the Nazis occupied Paris, cats were served on menus as "alley rabbit".
Being picky about your food is a First World problem, and I'm happy we are all able to indulge in it. There are a lot of people in this world and even in this country who DON'T.
againstthegrain
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I stay away from Australian lamb, much prefer American or New Zealand which are both superior to AU because of the forage. The term "spring lamb" or " young lamb" are used to describe animals that are less that 3 months old are the least gamey and most tender.
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palides2021
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Lamb has been a special dish growing up for the Greek holidays, particularly Easter. I love the smell of lamb slowly cooking in the oven. I have found good lamb at Aldi's, believe it or not. It's tasty and affordable.
Capt Lightning
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Lamb is a ridiculous price, though a lot less than Debodun's prices. Currently Tesco has New Zealand Lamb shoulder at half price. I really like the shoulder joint, so I've got a couple in my freezer. I keep hoping that I will get a leg joint or two. Pre covid, We used to help raise rare breed sheep and every year we would get a whole mutton or hogget carcass and butcher it ourselves. Now if I want mutton, I have to go to an Asian shop.
Rose65
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I used to love lamb but very rarely get it now. We choose pork loin chops or a loin joint instead. It's cheaper, cooks easy and tastes good. Even for Easter dinner I bought a big cut-price pork joint for the family
I do miss lamb chops, mint sauce, mash and gravy though.
I do miss lamb chops, mint sauce, mash and gravy though.
OldFeller
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I used to get Irish lamb stew at a diner my father used to take me to every night for dinner after my mother died. It was really good.
My mother would occasionally make a roast leg of lamb which I didn't care for so much.
One of the few things I remember about her was she conned me into eating it by telling me she used Accent flavor enhancer on it. I had been brain washed by the TV commercial for Accent to believe it made food taste better.
My mother would occasionally make a roast leg of lamb which I didn't care for so much.
One of the few things I remember about her was she conned me into eating it by telling me she used Accent flavor enhancer on it. I had been brain washed by the TV commercial for Accent to believe it made food taste better.