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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.
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 | Outdoor Grill Setup | Direct Heat Grilling | Indirect Heat Grilling
The grilling process cooks foods with a high heat source, either directly, indirectly, or with a combination of both.
Safety First | Rotisserie ComponentsRotisserie Grilling Using a Charcoal Grill | Rotisserie Grilling Using a Gas Grill
Rotisserie grilling is one of the oldest methods of cooking.
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.
Shopping | Roasting | Grilling and Broiling | SautéingGeneral Safety and Handling | Ground Lamb Safety and Handling | Nutrition
Shopping
When shopping for lamb, select lean cuts and use low fat cooking methods such as roasting, broiling, grilling, braising, or stewing.
Types of Lamb | Shoulder | Breast and ForeshankRib | Loin/Flank | Leg | Variety Meats | Special-Order Cuts
Lamb, the meat from the carcass of a young sheep, is a lean red meat with a mild, but distinctive flavor.
General Guidelines | Charcoal Grill | Gas Grill | Doneness | Roasting a Whole Lamb
Rotisserie cooking requires three key components: The spit assembly, a means to turn the spit, and a heat source for cooking.
General Guidelines for Rotisserie Grilling of TurkeyRotisserie Grilling Using a Charcoal GrillRotisserie Grilling Using a Gas Grill | Turkey Doneness
Rotisserie grilling requires three key components: The spit assembly, a means to turn the spit, and a heat source for cooking.
Whole Lamb
Baby Lamb, sometimes called Hothouse Lamb, is milk-fed lamb that is not more than 10 weeks old. It usually weighs less than 20 pounds and the meat is very pale pink in color.
Thawing | Preparing a Rack of Lamb | Preparing a Crown RoastPreparing a Guard of Honor | Boning and Butterflying a Leg of Lamb | Grinding
Thawing
Lamb that has been frozen should never be defrosted at room temperature because harmful bacteria may grow rapidly under such conditions.
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.
Roasting a rack of lamb is an impressive entrée to prepare for Easter or any special occasion. Roasted Rack of Lamb will be the main attraction on any dinner table. Use the appropriate lamb cooking times for proper doneness, and you will have a spectacular feast for any special dinner.
Selecting Cuts | Inspection and Grading | Look and Feel | Quantity to Buy
Selecting Cuts
A successful outcome in cooking lamb depends on matching the recipe or cooking method with an appropriate cut of lamb.
Oven-Broiling | Pan-Broiling
Broiling and grilling are essentially the same technique: the application of intense, direct heat to the meat, one side at a time. In grilling, the heat is below the meat; in broiling the heat comes from above (usually in an oven).
Ribs
Lamb ribs that will be grilled or barbecued are cut from the breast
primal. The rib primal is reserved for tender rib chops and rib
roasts.
The Thicker Cut
Thicker cuts of meat can be a challenge to grill so that they have a nice flavorful, crisp outer surface with a juicy tender middle. They are cuts that are too thick to be grilled with just direct heat but are not as thick as a cut that requires a long period of indirect heat, such as a roast.
Oven Roasts
A cut of lamb suitable for oven roasting is usually a minimum of
2 inches thick. If not overcooked, the dry heat of oven roasting
enhances the flavor and tenderness of the lamb.
The USDA recommends 2 or 3 servings of meat, fish, or poultry per day. One serving of cooked lamb is equal to 3 ounces and is about the size of a deck of cards. An average 3-ounce serving of lamb contains about 176 calories, which is comparable to many other types of red meat and poultry.
Contamination Prevention | Doneness | Proper Storage | Safety and Handling Tips
Contamination Prevention
Shopping
Make sure that lamb is among the last items selected when shopping, so that it is without refrigeration for as short of time as possible.