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Questions tagged [lamb]

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How long should Lamb leg steaks be cooked for?

Is there a rule of thumb for the weight or cut? I'd prefer to err on the side of well-done, as I want to serve it to my toddler.
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Can Lamb Shoulder Chops be treated the same way as a steak?

I am confused about cooking method (dry vs wet heat) and timing of lamb shoulder chops. According to foodnetwork, lamb shoulder is a tough cut, that is suited for slow cooking like braising, but also from them Pan-Grilled Lamb Shoulder Chops shows…
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Any time / temperature recommendation for a short braise of a tender piece of meat?

I have a recipe for braised lamb shanks that I'd like to convert to use lamb loin chops instead. The original recipe calls for the shanks to be browned and then braised in a 350° oven for 2 - 2½ hours. Since the loin chops are a lot more tender than…
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Toning down lamb with mustard powder: universal tool?

Recently I tried the technique of rubbing lamb with mustard powder over night, in order to tone down the "gaminess". The end result was great and tasted nothing like mustard. Is it a good idea, to use mustard for this reason, as a sort of universal…
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What is this white part of these lamb chops called?

What is the white part (circled in black) of these lamb chops called? I know they contain fat, but is there a name for the tissue itself? Do they occur throughout the meat or is it only in certain parts? I believe back lamb racks don't contain…
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Sous vide the same meat on two days

I plan to sous vide lamb chops, which is going to take 3 hours. Since I have to work, it will be too late for dinner if I start cooking after work. Can I sous vide it for 2 hours the night before, put it in the fridge, and continue cooking for…
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How do I sous-vide a shoulder of lamb?

I've recently purchased a sous vide immersion circulator in preparation for Christmas. In my home we typically cook lamb on Christmas (don't ask..). The way that I usually cook a shoulder of lamb is by searing it in a skillet so that it is…
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Brining rack of lamb

I am making a crown rack of lamb tomorrow, and today to prep I plan on getting some of the trimming done. I went to a new butcher this time around and sadly they left the extra layer of fat on the meat side of the racks which I want to remove (i'm a…
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Dry leg of lamb

I followed this recipe for a leg of lamb. I placed the lamb in a roasting tray on top of a bunch of celery, carrots and onions. In addition, I covered the tray with aluminum foil. I probed the lamb, had oven at 350 F and removed it from the oven at…
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What is the purpose of papillote on lamb bones?

Is it just for decoration, or does it serve a purpose?
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Oil for pan-frying lamb chop

I'm learning to cook, and would like to pan-fry a lamb chop. I tried it yesterday, using a tempered chop and some EVOO in my medium-high heat stainless steel frying pan. The result was kind-of OK -- just a bit rare for my liking. The oil smoked as…
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How to tell if stir fry lamb is done?

I am following this recipe to make stir fry lamb. However, I always end up overcooking the lamb out of fear of serving raw food, resulting in tough pieces of meat. How do I tell when the slices of lamb is done when stir/pan frying?
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What is a "boned lamb leg"?

I'm cooking a lamb recipe from Donna Hays' book "Fast, Fresh, Simple" and it calls for a "small boned leg lamb" (1.6kg). I saw "bone" and "lamb" and went out and bought a lamb leg roast on the bone. What exactly is meant by "boned"? Does this mean…
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Which one of these lamb meat parts has lowest fat (shanks, loin or shoulder)?

Which one of these lamb meat parts has lowest fat -because I don't like the taste of fat-, (shanks, loin or shoulder) ?
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Lamb half cook then recook next day

Is it safe to half cook a lamb roast and the recook the roast the next day?
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