2006-09-25 08:33:58 · 19 answers · asked by anthony e 2 in Dining Out ➔ United Kingdom ➔ Cardiff
"WHAT IS MUTTON ?
Over the past 40 years, mutton has virtually disappeared from our shops and menus. Yet, for many hundreds of years mutton was the only form of sheep meat eaten in these islands - lamb being considered too immature. There is no strict definition of mutton - at one time it was simply any sheep meat sold after Christmas, but generally it refers to older sheep meat. At Graig Farm we define it as any animal over 2 years old. There were grades of excellence of mutton, from the rather inferior and fatty lowland English breeds, which also tended to be relatively tasteless (although the exception to this was the Southdown); through the famous Salt Marsh mutton, which grazed the salt grasses of the South Eastern coast of England, with its characteristic flavour; to the incomparable Welsh Mountain mutton."
I have enjoyed mutton at my favorite Sri Lankan restaurant in Toronto, Rashnaa.
2006-09-25 08:40:03 · answer #1 · answered by love2travel 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Very nice, tender if well cooked. I saw one of Gordon Ramseys shows think last year some time and he went to a farm and the farmer cooked Mutton Curry. Gordon loved it. Go to a good halal butcher, wash meat, season and put in pressure cooker for about an hour or in the oven or in a covered pot for about 2 hours. Tender, oh my, my mouths watering now.
2006-09-26 07:10:02 · answer #2 · answered by jude 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mutton is from a sheep 2 years old or more and has a stronger taste
In this country we prefer it young
Just as they are starting to enjoy life, frolicing in the meadow we chop them up and eat them.
My wife says that lamb is deer, but thats venison isn't it
2006-09-25 18:23:41 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes I have had mutton in Ireland and in Australia. It is OK but not a favorite of mine.
2006-09-25 17:27:07 · answer #4 · answered by redunicorn 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jamaican dishes use goat/mutton (curried and spiced) - was fed it continuously from age 7 until 20 by mummy.
Nice one, Bouncing.
2006-09-25 15:43:39 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here we go.....the reason there is no mutton for sale in shops is because Asian communities have cornered the market......
2006-09-25 17:39:03 · answer #6 · answered by pat.rob00 Chef U.K. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes. mutton stew. an old english dish. tastes better than lamb.
2006-09-25 15:41:48 · answer #7 · answered by grumpcookie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mmmmmmmmmmm have tried it and enjoyed it. Cooked in a slow cooker it comes out lovely.
Have a look at http://www.graigfarm.co.uk/RecipeMutton.htm
Lots of tasty recipes there - may even have a go at some of them myself.
Hope this helps.
2006-09-25 15:38:49 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yup. Lovely it was, too. Especially when served in the Jamaican style with a thick, spicy gravy.
2006-09-26 03:08:59 · answer #9 · answered by bouncingtigger13 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yummy with a lovely mint sauce
2006-09-25 15:50:25 · answer #10 · answered by jade 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋