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lamb cooking guidelines

 

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* General cuts

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Lamb Cuts Checklist

Timings vary according to the thickness of the meat and the degree of cooking preferred. Timings given are approximate each side.
  Grilling
(more info)
Frying /
Griddling /
Dry frying
Stir frying
(more info)
Roasting
(more info)
Casserole
Stew
Pot roast
Braising
(more info)
Lamb Steaks
Leg, chump, shoulder steaks

2cm (¾")

4-6 mins each side 4-6 mins each side Leg steaks:Cut into strips: 2-4 mins+2 mins with veg Not recommended Shoulder steaks:

Oven temp: Gas mark 3, 170°C, 325°F

Braise:
1-1½ hrs

2cm+ (¾"+) 6-8 mins each side 6-8 mins each side Leg steaks:Cut into strips: 2-4 mins+2 mins with veg Not recommended Shoulder steaks:

Oven temp: Gas mark 3, 170°C, 325°F

Braise:
1-1½ hrs

Neck fillet Escalopes
1-1.5cm (½-5/8")
3-5 mins each side 2-4 mins each side Neck fillet:Cut into strips 2-4 mins + 2 mins with veg Not recommended Not recommended
Lamb chops          
Loin, chump 2cm (¾") 6-8 mins each side 6-8 mins each side Not recommended Oven temp: Gas mark 4-5, 180°c, 350°F

25-30 mins total

Oven temp: Gas mark 3, 170°C,325°F

Braise:
1-1½ hours

Lamb cutlets          
2cm(¾") 6-8 mins each side 6-8 mins each side Not recommended Oven temp: Gas mark 4-5, 180°c, 350°F

25-30 mins total

Not recommended
Lamb joints      

 

 

Leg, shoulder, Rack, Breast, Shanks Not recommended Not recommended Not recommended Leg, shoulder, rack, breast:

Oven temp:
Gas mark 4-5, 180°c, 350°F

Medium
25 mins per 450g/½kg(lb) + 25 mins

Well done
30 mins per 450g/½kg(lb) + 30 mins

Shoulder, breast, shanks:

Oven temp:
Gas mark 4-5, 180°c, 350°F

Pot roast
25-30 mins per 450g/½kg(lb) + 25-30 mins