Simple Lamb Recipes

Lamb Recipes

The unique, relatively mild flavor of lamb calls for bold seasonings like garlic, rosemary, and wine or intriguing combinations of assertive, exotic spices and sweet fruits.

Buying Lamb

Americans generally prefer the milder taste of young lamb, and the good news is that most supermarket lamb is from animals six to twelve months old. Baby lamb (milk-fed lamb) is less than two months old and has a delicate flavor and pale pink color. Even though it is raised year-round, so-called spring lamb (Easter lamb) comes from slightly older sheep up to five months old.Both of these younger lambs are specialty items that are most easily found during the holiday season at ethnic butchers. Look for lamb from Australia and New Zealand in supermarkets and in butcher shops. The cuts are smaller than those of American lamb, since they come from smaller not younger animals, but you can count on the meat to be tender and flavorful.

When shopping for lamb, look for meat that is pinkish red. Darker meat indicates an older animal, and it will have a stronger flavor. The fat should look white,firm, and waxy. The bones should be porous and unsplintered, with a reddish tinge at the cut end. If you buy a large cut of lamb, such as a whole leg, be sure the fell (the thin membrane covering the fat) has been removed.If necessary, peel it off with the help of a sharp knife. In any case, the fat should be trimmed away so only a thin covering remains.

Popular Lamb Cuts

Lamb rib roast: Elegant and expensive. Also called rack of lamb (roast).

Lamb shoulder neck slices: Cross cuts of neck. Also called neck of lamb and bone-in lamb for stew (braise)

Lamb rib chops: Also called rack lamb chops (broil, grill, panfry, roast, bake).

Lamb loin chops: Meaty area has both rib-eye muscle and tenderloin (broil, grill, panfry).

Lamb leg sirloin chop: Includes three different muscles. Also called lamb sirloin steak (broil, grill, panfry).

Lamb is a mildly gamy but very sweet meat. Technically, a lamb is under one year of age, usually around 8 months. So called spring lamb is a moniker like “jumbo shrimp” - a label with no enforced value.You will find recipes for traditional roasts, as well as recipes for cooking chops and cutlets, stir-fries, meatloaf, and meat in a range of delicious sauces.

American Lamb Ribs - Hawaiian Style

Combine soy sauce, pineapple juice, hoisin sauce, vinegar, honey, sugar, oil, garlic, rice wine..See Recipe

Apple – Icious Lamb Kabobs

Place lamb cubes in sealable plastic bag. Combine apple juice, Worcestershire..See Recipe

Balsamic Honey Glazed Lamb Chops

Brush lamb chops with oil and sprinkle with thyme, pepper and salt. Cook in large skillet..See Recipe

Barbecue Lamb Pita Pizza

Spray a medium skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Add bell pepper and onion, cook over..See Recipe

Butterflied Leg Of Lamb whit Dill Marinade

Butterflied Leg Of Lamb Whit Barcelona Dill Marinade

In medium bowl, blend olive oil, water, vinegar, capers, onion, pimento, parsley, dill.See Recipe

Celebration Leg of Lamb

In small bowl, mix together soy sauce, oil, garlic, pepper, ginger, bay leaf, thyme, sage...See Recipe

Cozumel Lamb Kabobs

Remove green stems from fennel bulb. Peel off 6 outer layers. Cut into 1-inch squares...See Recipe

Crown Roast Of Lamb with..

Form each lamb rack into half circle and place together to form a circle, bone-side to center..See Recipe

Easy Lamb Creole Gumbo

Coat lamb with flour. In large pan with cover, heat oil over medium-hot heat. Add lamb and..See Recipe

Greek - Style Lamb Roast

For the raviolis, in a small bowl mix together ricotta cheese, parmesan cheese, goat...See Recipe

Grilled Lamb Fajitas

In small bowl, prepare fajita marinade: combine all ingredients. Place lamb in glass...See Recipe

Hickory Smoked Barbecue Lamb Ribs

Pour liquid smoke and water in a 40-quart stainless steel pot. Cover and bring to a boil. Add..See Recipe

Hungarian Lamb Paprikash

Brown lamb cubes in oven. Dust cubes with paprika. Braise in a kettle with...See Recipe

Island Lamb Teriyaki Sticks

Place strips of lamb in shallow dish. In bowl, combine soy sauce, brown sugar...See Recipe

Lamb Riblets Creole

Place riblets in 13 x 9-inch baking dish and bake at 325şF for 30 minutes. In bowl...See Recipe

Style Mediterranean Stuffed..

In medium skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil, cook onion and garlic over medium heat for..See Recipe

Barbecue Butterflied Leg of Lamb

In a non-metal pan, spread prepared barbecue sauce over boned, butterflied lamb...See Recipe

Lamb Chops with Yogurt Mint Sauce

Preheat broiler. Brush lamb chops on both sides with olive oil and season with half the..See Recipe

Braised Lamb Shanks

Season lamb shanks with salt and pepper. In large skillet, heat oil over medium high...See Recipe

Lamb Burger

In large bowl, combine ground lamb, tomato sauce, oats, onion, basil, garlic...See Recipe

Lamb Cutlets Recipe

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Cook the potatoes in a large pan of boiling...See Recipe

Lamb Skewers with Roasted Roasted Potatoes

Lamb Skewers with Rosemary Roasted Potatoes

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Combine the potatoes, 1 to 2 tbsp olive oil, and...See Recipe

Moroccan Lamb with Squash

Heat oil in a pan and fry diced lamb until cooked through. Add the stock and cinnamon...See Recipe

Lamb Goulash Recipe

Place oil and veal in a pan, fry over medium heat until browned, setting pan juices aside as...See Recipe

Lamb with Hummus

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Heat the 1 tablespoon olive oil in a frying pan...See Recipe

Lamb Casserole Recipe

Lamb Masala Recipe

Heat the ghee in a large deep frying pan over low heat. Add the onion and cook gently for...See Recipe

Roasted Leg of Lamb Recipe

Heat the oil in a Dutch oven or large deep frying pan over low heat. Add the onion, and cook..See Recipe

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Pierce the lamb evenly all over with a sharp knife, then ...See Recipe

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Storing Lamb

Lamb chops, stew meat, and roasts can be stored for up to two days in the refrigerator. Ground lamb is quite perishable, so it should be used within one day of purchase.

Lamb Cuts...

Lamb shoulder arm chops: Cut from arm portion of shoulder. Also called arm cut chops, round bone chops, or shoulder chops (braise, broil, grill).

Lamb shoulder blade chops: From blade portion of the shoulder. Also called lamb shoulder chops or blade cut chops (braise, broil, grill, panfry).

Lamb shanks: Cut from arm of shoulder (braise).

Lamb leg whole: Also called leg of lamb; available bone-in and boneless (roast).

Lamb leg shank half:
Sirloin half removed. Lower half of leg and round leg bone included (roast).

Lamb breast riblets:
Cut from breast, contain long and narrow ribs with layers of meat and fat (braise).

Lamb breast
Also called breast of lamb. Part of forequarter, containing row of ribs (braise, roast).

Roasting Time For Lamb (oven temp. of 350°F)

Start with meat at refrigerator temperature. Remove roast from oven when it reaches 5°F below desired doneness; temperature will continue to rise as it stands.