Shoulder
Very juicy and packed with flavour, this part of the lamb is found over the forequarters and neck of the animal.
Fore Quarter Shank
The smaller of the two shanks (hindquarter being the other) this is found on the front legs of the lamb. A popular winter’s dish, this cut offers a sweet and dense lamb flavour and ideal for slow cooking.
Ribs
The ribs run along the length of the rib cage with a layer of meat that’s tender and flavorful, they make for such good eating right off the bone.
Rack
Cut perpendicularly to the spine with usually 8 ribs. The lamb rack is the most tender, lean meat when trimmed of exterior fat, best served medium rare.
Neck
This part of the lamb is particularly flavoursome and sold as either a neck fillet or with the bone in.
Hind Quarter Shank
The larger of the two shanks (forequarter being the other) this is found on the back legs of the lamb.
Shortloin
Made up of the backstrap and tenderloin. Delicate in flavour and extremely tender.
Rump
The rump (or chump) is found at the top of the hindquarter leg. When roasted and rested, it is very tender with a lot of flavour. There is a layer of fat and skin on the top which crisps up beautifully when cooked. This can be removed before or after cooking.
Leg
Consisting of the topside, silverside and knuckle and shank. The leg of lamb has a wonderful flavour and cooking slowly results in tender meat that melts in the mouth – this is the traditional Sunday roast.