The Accidental Smallholder Forum

Livestock => Sheep => Topic started by: Azzdodd on August 15, 2014, 10:41:58 am

Title: What do you do with your mutton?
Post by: Azzdodd on August 15, 2014, 10:41:58 am

Sending some 2 ewes next week I usually just sell the meat but gonna keep it this time! How do you all get yours cut & what do you make with it :)

Title: Re: What do you do with your mutton?
Post by: suziequeue on August 15, 2014, 11:14:31 am

We tend to make more mince from the older ewes but actually - a bigger leg means more leftovers to make into curry/stew.


We send our ram lambs at the end of their first summer and the ewe lambs that we are not keeping we send at the end of their second summer.

Title: Re: What do you do with your mutton?
Post by: Foobar on August 15, 2014, 12:07:38 pm

Diced shoulders, for stews (I don't curry it as I don't want to lose any of the flavour).  Loin whole or boned and rolled for roasting.  Legs whole or halved for roasting, or steaks, or diced for stews.  Mmmm, yummy...

Title: Re: What do you do with your mutton?
Post by: Bramblecot on August 15, 2014, 03:39:46 pm

Shoulders double-cooked Greek style - very slow roast 4-5 hours on alow temp. with wine, rosemary and garlic.  When cooled, strip meat from the bone (really easy), break into pieces.  Reheat when required, and serve with potatoes/rice/couscous/salad :yum:

Title: Re: What do you do with your mutton?
Post by: SallyintNorth on August 15, 2014, 04:01:38 pm

I refer you to my previous answer! (http://www.accidentalsmallholder.net/forum/index.php?topic=15951.msg153371#msg153371)  :D

Title: Re: What do you do with your mutton?
Post by: suziequeue on August 15, 2014, 04:42:57 pm

Shoulders I tend to do 24hr slow roast recipe with onion, garlic, chilli, cardammon etc - delicious