anyone like lamb?

Question

i am looking to try new foods never tried lamb and neither has my hubby or kids. we usually eat beef products,and sometimes pork but we arent real big of fish or chicken. i guess what im asking is how many like it is it tender/tough and what is a good way to cook it baked grilled fried? and what is the best seasoning for it? thanks to who awnsers.

Answer 1

It can be unbelievably tender, but just like beef, you use the different cuts for different types of cooking methods. Slow braised lamb shanks are amazing in winter served with mash and veges. Rosemary is a popular herb to season it with. Marinate some cutlets with mustard garlic and rosemary and throw on the barbeque. Try roasting a whole leg slowly for Sunday roast with roast veges. Try using lamb rump in a beef stew recipe instead. It can be really fatty but your butcher can remove excess fat. I'm from NZ where we grow up on the stuff and I'm surprised to see so many people here who have never tried it. Perhaps you could order it in a restaurant to see if you like the taste first before you go to the trouble of preparing it. Try these sites for some good recipes and inspiration though. http://www.recipes.co.nz/default.aspx
http://www.freerecipes.co.nz/searchresult.php?sbcat_id=42

Answer 2

Lamb is my favorite meat. Try a small leg of lamb or lamb chops, roast the leg of lamb, but the chops can be done in a fyring pan, be sure to serve mint sauce with it. Roasted veggies are very good with lamb too, potatoes, carrots etc. Can't tell I'm originally from England can you?
Be sure you do not get foisted off with mutton (sheep) as it is tougher and gamier, but still good. Nothing like lamb though.

Bon appetit!

Answer 3

Lamb is absolutely fantastic. I first tried it in Greece, and it got me hooked. Outback Steakhouse serves a rack of lamb that gives you an idea. I think it is best grilled, although that is the only way i have had it. It isn't tough at all (I haven't had it in a few months, so i am trying to remember), and I think it is a bit sweet, although that may be a misstatement. It is definitely worth it though.

Answer 4

It's yummy. Grilled or oven roasted with a little olive oil rub mixed with garlic, sage, thyme, rosemary (or any spices you have available.......just get creative). Make sure to serve with mint jelly as a condiment. If you are grilling, coat some tomatoes or veggies with some of that olive oil rub & grill as well. Serve with some rice pilaf. Delicious!!!!

Answer 5

It's really good, buy the cheapest piece of lamb that can serve a whole bunch of people and marinade it in a mixture of olive oil, garlic, and rosemary. After hours of marinading it you can grill it and eat it with redskins potato that have been roasted with garlic and olive oil.

Answer 6

it's very tender. I've only had it broiled in an oven. It is a little greasy, too but tasty. I have never heard of fried lamb, but it sounds interesting.

Answer 7

No I don't like lamb. I am a vegetarian. I can't eat the flesh and souls of animals.

Answer 8

it is kind of an acquired taste, try lamb in the spring, cook tenderly with some herbs and spices

http://www.nzlamb.ca/recipes/herbs.php

gotta have the mint sauce

http://www.presidentschoice.ca/FoodAndRecipes/GreatFood/ProductDetails.aspx/id/9680/name/PCMintSauce/catid/9680/type/2

serve with some new potatoes and spring vedgies and you have yourself a meal!

Answer 9

I love lamb and it has always been tender. I don't know how it was prepared, sorry.

Answer 10

It's tender, it's a unique taste really, you will either like it or hate it.

LOL @ John