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What is Lamb

A lamb is a young sheep less than 1 year old. There are many lamb cuts available in meat markets with the most popular being lamb chops, rack of lamb (roast) and leg of lamb as well as ground lamb. The smaller cuts are normally pan fried or grilled and the large roasting cuts and leg are typically oven roasted.

Substitute for Lamb

Veal

Equivalents

1 lb lamb = 2 chops, 3/4" thick
1 leg = 5 to 7 lbs w/bone
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Nutrition Information For Lamb

Serving Size
1 piece, cooked, excluding refuse (yield from 1 lb raw meat with refuse)
 
Calories
691
Calories from Fat
405
 
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 45g
70%
Saturated Fat 21g
30%
Cholesterol 235mg
80%
Sodium 205mg
10%
Potassium
813g
20%
Total Carbohydrate 0g
0%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
Sugars 0g
Protein 66g
130%
 
Vitamin A  0% • Vitamin C  0%
Calcium  0% • Iron  0%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Favorite Lamb Recipes

  • Roast Leg of Spring Lamb
    Roast Leg of Spring Lamb recipe (Pierna de Cordero Pascual Asada) is Mediterranean inspired lamb, a favorite for Easter. The prep time includes one hour to allow the lamb to stand with the rub to both flavor it and provide for even cooking.

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