Author Topic: How long should I hang a lamb? (Read 31067 times)

wayfarer · « **on:** September 23, 2013, 10:37:14 am »

Does anyone know how long should lamb be hung before butchering?

lachlanandmarcus · « **Reply #1 on:** September 23, 2013, 10:40:38 am »

Ours were hung for 7 days. And were very splendid :-))

JulieWall · « **Reply #2 on:** September 23, 2013, 10:50:11 am »

We leave them overnight - just until the fat sets really. Ours are always mutton 2 years + by the time they're done and always tender so I never saw any point in hanging.

Fleecewife · « **Reply #3 on:** September 23, 2013, 11:15:24 am »

Ours, 16 month Heb tups and wethers, are hung for up to a week. We find it does seem to make a difference.

I wonder if ideal hanging times vary with breed?

SallyintNorth · « **Reply #4 on:** September 23, 2013, 11:25:35 am »

I always ask for 5 days minimum, a week if possible. Personally I think it will make a difference however young or old the animal.

Foobar · « **Reply #5 on:** September 23, 2013, 11:34:35 am »

I think it improves the flavour, I aim for 7 days but don't always get it, usually more like 3. 7 is definitely better than 3

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Hillview Farm · « **Reply #6 on:** September 23, 2013, 08:50:28 pm »

My 3 month old ram lamb was hung for a week and he was/is lovely!

Hevxxx99 · « **Reply #7 on:** September 24, 2013, 09:12:28 pm »

I have mine hung for a minimum of 10 days, but preferebly 2 weeks if the abbatoir don't get too twitchy about it. Mine is hogget or full blown mutton rather than lamb and it is always tender and flavoursome. I'd have lamb hung at least a week.