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Lamb Cuts

Think beyond leg of lamb! Our guide to lamb cuts decrypts this underutilized meat in all its glory. Peruse our breakdown of cuts from shoulder to shank along with tips for identifying quality lamb. Then dive into recipes highlighting premium flavors through quick-cooking chops, grilled kebabs loaded with herbs, braised shoulder for ultra-tender curry, smoky stuffed leg roasts, and more. Whether you prefer your lamb rack served rare or shank braised for hours, we have you covered nose to tail.

Seared lamb leg steaks with a bone, topped with mint sauce, served with lemon wedges and mint leaves on a white plate.

Leg of Lamb

Pan Seared Lamb Leg Steaks with Mint Gremolata

Grilled lamb shoulder chops topped with chimichurri sauce, served with asparagus spears on a plate, surrounded by lemon halves, herbs, and extra sauce on the table.

Lamb Recipes

Grilled Lamb Shoulder Chops with Chimichurri

A plate with two cooked lamb chops, a lemon wedge, and a salad of tomato, cucumber, and red onion, with a fork and a green napkin beside the plate.

Pan-Seared Recipes

Greek Pan-Seared Lamb Loin Chops

Grilled lamb kofta on metal skewers served on a white oval plate with lemon wedges and mint leaves, surrounded by pita bread, tzatziki sauce, and a cucumber-tomato salad.

Lamb Recipes

Grilled Lamb Kofta

Gyro smashburgers topped with ground lamb, lettuce, tomatoes, red onion, feta cheese, and white sauce, served with lemon wedges.

Lamb Recipes

Ground Lamb Gyro Smash Burgers

A close-up of lamb vindaloo with red sauce and chopped cilantro served over white rice in a bowl.

Lamb Recipes

Lamb Vindaloo

Grilled lamb and vegetable skewers with red peppers and onions on a plate, garnished with lemon wedges and fresh herbs, next to a bowl of white tzatziki sauce.

Lamb Recipes

Grilled Lamb Kabobs

Two pita breads filled with shredded lamb, sliced tomatoes, red onions, fresh herbs, and drizzled sauce, served on a plate with lemon wedges and extra garnishes nearby.

Lamb Recipes

Lamb Shawarma

Two grilled lamb steaks with bone, garnished with herbs and served with lemon wedges on a scalloped white plate.

Lamb Recipes

Grilled Lamb Leg Steaks

Two cooked lamb shoulder chops seasoned with herbs and garlic are shown in a black cast iron skillet with lemon wedges on the side.

Lamb Recipes

Pan-Seared Lamb Shoulder Chops with Garlic Herb Butter

A copycat CAVA spicy lamb meatball bowl with meatballs, mixed greens, tomato, cucumber, avocado, red onion, feta cheese, and a dollop of hummus, surrounded by lemon wedges, avocado, and dressing.

Ground Lamb

Copycat Cava Spicy Lamb Meatball Bowls

A baked casserole dish filled with rolled eggplant topped with ground lamb tomato sauce, melted cheese, and fresh basil, set on a table with plates, utensils, lemon wedges, and basil leaves.

Lamb Recipes

Lamb Eggplant Rollatini (Ricotta Stuffed Eggplant with Lamb Marinara)

A sliced roast lamb garnished with rosemary and parsley on a platter, with a gravy boat and lemon wedges in the background.

Lamb Recipes

Roast Boneless Leg of Lamb with Garlic & Rosemary Pan Gravy

A bowl of white rice topped with rogan josh, garnished with cilantro, served with naan, yogurt, and fresh cilantro on the side.

Lamb Recipes

Rogan Josh (Kashmiri Lamb Curry)

Sliced medium-rare lamb loin chops served on a bed of mashed potatoes, garnished with herbs, with a fork on the plate and a bowl of mashed potatoes in the background.

Lamb Recipes

Air Fryer Lamb Chops (Juicy, Garlic-Rosemary, 15 Minutes)

A slice of baked pastitsio with layered noodle pasta, ground lamb sauce, and béchamel sauce, garnished with chopped parsley on a white plate.

Lamb Recipes

Traditional Pastitsio

A baked casserole dish of moussaka with a square piece removed, garnished with chopped herbs, surrounded by salad, parsley, and a glass of red drink.

Lamb Recipes

Traditional Lamb Moussaka

A skillet of shepherd's pie with a spoon scooping out a portion, showing ground lamb, peas, corn, and carrots under a mashed potato topping.

Lamb Recipes

Classic Shepherd’s Pie

A bowl of lamb stew with chunks of lamb, carrots, potatoes, peas, and fresh parsley garnish, served on a light surface with a spoon nearby.

Lamb Recipes

Dutch Oven Lamb Stew

A sliced rack of herb-crusted lamb is served on a plate with parsley, alongside asparagus, polenta, olive oil, and a striped napkin.

Lamb Recipes

Herb-Crusted Rack of Lamb (with Dijon & Fresh Herbs)

Lamb Recipes

How Lamb Cuts Compare to Beef Cuts

Mediterranean lamb recipe with tomatoes, cucumber, and olives

Ground Lamb

Greek Ground Lamb Recipe with Whipped Ricotta

Lamb loin chops and artichoke halves are being grilled over an open flame on a barbecue grill.

Lamb Recipes

Grilled Lamb Loin Chops

Grilled lamb kabobs with vegetables, served with pita bread and a bowl of yogurt sauce, arranged on a baking tray.

Lamb Recipes

Grilled Lamb Kabobs with Harissa Marinade

Sliced leg of lamb on a wooden board with herbs, a carving knife, fork, and a small bowl of sauce. Rustic setting with pine branches and a red plaid cloth in the background.

Lamb Recipes

Garlic-Stuffed Boneless Leg of Lamb Recipe

A perfectly cooked crown rack of lamb is served on a platter garnished with fresh greens, with sides of vegetables on a wooden table.

Lamb Recipes

Grilled Lamb Crown Roast with Moroccan Spices 

Sous vide rack of lamb sliced into chops on a black tray with rosemary sprigs.

Lamb Recipes

Sous Vide Rack of Lamb

Lamb shank with mashed potatoes and green beans.

Lamb Recipes

Sous Vide Lamb Shanks

Smoked lamb ribs on a wooden platter with orange slices.

Dinner Recipes

Smoked Lamb Ribs Recipe

Tender lamb ribs with a crust from the heat after oven baking with the lid off.

Lamb Recipes

Oven Roasted Lamb Ribs Recipe

Grilled lamb ribs sliced and on a serving platter with olives and garlic.

Lamb Recipes

Grilled Lamb Ribs 

Dinner Recipes

Smoked Leg of Lamb

above shot of bowl filled with lamb meatballs, garnished with fresh herbs and lemon served with roasted potatoes and pita

Lamb Recipes

Baked Lamb Meatballs

Savory Lamb Ragu with Pappardelle Pasta | Kita Roberts GirlCarnivore.com

Lamb Recipes

Savory Lamb Ragu with Pappardelle Pasta

Slow Cooker Smoky Irish Lamb Stew | Kita Roberts GirlCarnivore.com

Lamb Recipes

Slow Cooker Irish Lamb Stew

Lamb Recipes

Moroccan Braised Lamb Shanks

Whole30 Approved Lamb Stuffed Peppers | Kita Roberts GirlCarnivore.com

Lamb Recipes

Lamb Stuffed Peppers

A man is preparing a lamb pizza on a wooden board near a campfire.

Lamb Recipes

Campfire Moroccan Lamb Pizza

A plate with a lamb burger and corn.

Lamb Recipes

Harissa Butter-Stuffed Lamb Burgers

Caribbean lamb burgers recipe - Kita Roberts GirlCarnivore

Epic Burger Recipes

Caribbean-Jerk Lamb Burgers with Tostones

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