Lamb
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Which wine with lamb?
“Ideally a really fine Rioja or a Burgundy. Wines from the Tempranillo or the Grenache grapes. Some New Zealand Pinot Noir or a good Bordeaux.”
Naturally reared fresh Suffolk and Norfolk lamb.
All our lamb is reared locally at the moment.
We offer nothing but fresh English lamb throughout the whole year. Off-season (November through March) when local availability is lower about three quarters of our lamb is sourced in the north of England (Pennines), the rest locally.
The sheep are reared on meadow grassland, pastures, and marshland in Suffolk and Norfolk. East Anglian countryside provides excellent grazing and produces high quality meat; gives a distinct and tasty flavour.
British lamb is at its most tender in May and June – known as spring lamb. Its flavour plainly roasted or grilled is delicious and needs no further embellishment.
As the season develops the flavour develops but is a little less tender so requires slightly slower cooking.
Food miles
The full distance our lamb travels from its source to our shop:
| Pasture & meadowland | 1-15 miles → | Abattoirs | 30-52 miles → | Wholesalers | 6 miles → | Our shop | Total: |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beccles marshes area, Suffolk Hevingham area, Norfolk | Beccles, Suffolk Nr. Norwich, Norfolk | Elmswell, Suffolk | Walsham le Willows, Suffolk | 37 to 73 miles |
Supplied by Suffolk Meat Traders Ltd, Grove Lane, Elmswell, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, IP30 9HN.
Beccles marshes, Suffolk
Cuts and cooking methods
Prime cuts are from the top alond the middle of the back. These areas provide the most tender cuts and are suitable for quick cooking – grilling, frying as well as roasting. Tougher cuts offer an equally beautiful taste as prime cuts – they just require a slower and moister cooking method to tenderise.
Leg of lamb
- Joint
- Diced
A prime lean cut. Thin layer of skin and fat.
Cooking: Whole leg: roast (on or off the bone), braise, or pot roast.
Shoulder of lamb
- Joint
- Diced
Economical joint. Sweet flavoursome meat. Fair proportion of bone and fat.
Cooking: Whole joint: roast on the bone, roast or pot roast off the bone after stuffing.
Lamb loin chops
- Plain
- Minty
Individual portions. Trimmed and ready for cooking.
Cooking: Grill, shallow fry, or covered fry. Barbecue.
Lamb cutlets
Taken from the rack of lamb.
Cooking: Pan fry.
Rack of lamb
Excellent small joint. 5-6 rib cutlets.
Cooking: Roast.
Neck of lamb
Lamb steaks
- Unmarinaded
- Onion and herb marinade
From the loin area. Tender.
Cooking: Grill. Ideal for the barbecue.
Breast of lamb
Long thin strip. Tasty, with layers of fat; fat usually covers one side. Contains several rib bones.
Cooking: Cooking: Slow roast or braise.
Lamb shanks
Taken from the hind legs. Very flavourful cut.
Cooking: Perfect for braising. Cook slowly. Slow roast. Stew.
Stuffed lamb noisettes
Fillets taken from the loin/saddle of lamb.
Cooking: Grill, fry.
Spicy lamb grill sticks
Loose minced lamb
Minced lean lamb.
Cooking: Moussaka and many similar dishes. Patties to fry.
Discounts on orders made in advance (for collection)
- 10% off orders over £100
- 9% off over £90
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… - 5% off orders over £50
Telephone 01359 259225 (we’re currently closed opening hours), or contact us.