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LAMB – General preparation and cooking times

 

Cuts of Lamb

 

PREPARATIONS

 

Always rinse raw meat under cold running water then dry well on kitchen paper.

 

It has become popular to trim all fat from various cuts of meat, both at the point of sale and in the home, however, we would recommend not doing so until after cooking has taken place as the fat adds enormously to both the cooking  process and the taste.

 

The same goes for adding salt and other flavourings. Whilst the old saying about “one always being able to add salt but not being able to take it out”  is true (there’s nothing worse than over salty food) , the taste of lamb, as with all foods, is enhanced by seasoning before and during cooking.  Adding salt afterwards doesn’t produce the same taste.

 

Basting during cooking is advantageous though not always absolutely necessary.

 

COOKING TIMES AND ALLOWANCES PER PERSON

 

Roasting

 

Suitable cuts: 

                        Boned and rolled Breast,

                        Whole or half Leg

                        Whole or half Shoulder

                        Loin

                        Best End Neck

                        Saddle

 

Allowances:  225-350g/ 8-12oz per person (with bone)

                        175-250g/ 6-9oz per person (without bone)

 

Cooking time:           

Quick Roasting -  200C, 400F, Gas mark 6

20-30 minutes per 450g/1lb  plus an extra 20 minutes

 

Slow Roasting   -  180C, 350F, Gas mark 4

35 minutes per 450g/1lb plus an extra 35 minutes

 

NB   When using a covered tin or wrapping in foil, increase the cooking time by 20-30 minutes.

 

Grilling

Always preheat the grill before cooking commences.

 

Suitable cuts:           

                        Cutlets

                        Loin Chops

                        Leg Steaks

 

Allowances:  2-3 Cutlets per person

                        1-2 Loin Chops per person

                        1 Leg Steak

 

Cooking time:           

3-4 minutes per side under a hot grill then reduce the heat and continue to cook for an extra 3-6 minutes per side.

 

Shallow Frying

 

Suitable cuts:           

                        Cutlets

                        Loin Chops

                        Leg Steaks

                        Fillet

 

Allowances:  2-3 Cutlets per person

                        1-2 Loin Chops per person

                        1 Leg Steak per person

                        100-200g/4-8oz Fillet per person

 

Cooking time:           

3-4 minutes per side over a high heat, then reduce the heat and continue to cook for an extra 3-6 minutes per side.

 

Boiling, Casseroling or Stewing

 

Suitable cuts:           

                        Breast (boned and rolled)

                        Middle Neck

                        Scrag End Neck

 

Allowances: 225-350g/8-12oz per person depending on the amount of bone.

 

Cooking time:       

1 ˝ -2 ˝  hours or more depending on the recipe

 

 

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