Chops are among the most popular fresh lamb cuts. The most tender
and expensive chops are cut from the loin and rib. Less expensive
lamb chops are cut from the leg and shoulder.
Blade Chop
The blade chop is cut from the rib or back side of the blade section
of the shoulder. It is economical and flavorful and is a bit more
tender than the arm chop. It is usually grilled, broiled, or pan-fried
for the best results.
Arm Chop
The arm chop is cut from the upper arm section of the shoulder
primal and is a bit tougher than the blade chop. It is usually broiled
or grilled, but braising makes it very tender. The arm chop is also
known as the shoulder chop and the round bone chop.
Rib Chop
A rib chop is, with the loin chop, the most highly prized, the most
tender, and tastiest cut of lamb. The rib chop has somewhat more fat
than the loin chop and is therefore somewhat more flavorful. If the
meat is scraped from the ends of the bones (Frenching), the chop is
known as a French lamb chop or a Frenched lamb chop.
Loin Chop
The loin roast can be sliced crosswise into individual chops. Loin
chops are the most tender, leanest, and most expensive of the various
lamb chops and can be identified by the "T-bone". The loin
chop is sometimes called the lamb T-bone chop. If cut from both sides
of the backbone, they are called double chops or English chops. Loin
chops are usually grilled or broiled, which allows the meat to remain
tender and flavorful.
Leg (Sirloin) Chop
Chops come from the sirloin end of the leg and steaks come from
the center of the leg. They are both identifiable by the crosscut
section of round leg bone within the meat. Sirloin chops are very
meaty and make a larger and more economical chop than either rib or
loin chops, but they are almost as tender. They are best when grilled
or broiled.
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Rotisserie Grilling Lamb | Rotisserie Roasting a Whole Lamb | Doneness
For general guidelines on rotisserie grilling, see Rotisserie Grilling Basics.
Rotisserie Grilling Lamb
Cuts of lamb that have a basic cylindrical shape and a fairly even distribution of weight are suitable for cooking on a rotisserie.
Types of Grills | Grilling
Types of Grills
There are a wide range of grills available that are suitable for grilling various cuts of lamb. Some grills are designed for indoor use and provide convenience for consumers who are unable to grill outdoors due to location or climate.
General Guidelines | Degree of Doneness | Meat Thermometers
General Guidelines
Because of growing concern that harmful bacteria may be present in the internal portions of meat, it is now recommended that whole lamb cuts be cooked to an internal temperature (after the resting period, if applicable) of not less than 145°F.
Leg of Lamb | Rack of Lamb | Rolled Shoulder | Saddle of Lamb
Carving a Leg of Lamb
A leg of lamb is one of simplest roasts to carve. There are no complicated techniques involved and all that is required is a sharp knife and a means to steady the roast as it is being carved.
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When cooking lamb, the proper lamb cooking time and the correct cooking temperature are extremely important. The optimum flavor and tenderness of various cuts of lamb can be consistently achieved when care is taken to follow the guidelines for the recommended lamb cooking times and cooking temperatures.
Braising | Stewing
Braising and stewing involve the slow cooking of meat in a liquid. This technique tenderizes and softens firm or tough cuts and allows for rich and subtle blending of the meat flavors with those of the liquid and seasonings.
Although a lamb has four legs, only the two hind legs produce the cut referred to as "leg of lamb". It is a large, lean, and tender cut and can be used whole or subdivided into smaller cuts, which can are usually cooked using dry heat methods, such as roasting.
A cut of meat from the lower end of the legs. This is a lean, tough, but very flavorful and economical cut of lamb, which becomes tender and succulent when properly prepared, using moist heat and long, slow cooking.