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Lamb kofta is a popular Middle Eastern lamb dish made from ground lamb meat mixed with various herbs, spices, and onions. It is usually shaped into small sausage-like cylinders or patties and then grilled, baked, or pan-fried. The lamb kofta is known for its deliciously spiced flavors and juicy texture.

Lay the lamb cutlets on a plate and sprinkle them with sea salt, black pepper, the mint and paprika. Finely grate over the lemon zest and squeeze over the juice, then drizzle with oil and massage the flavours into the chops. Leave to marinate for 1 hour.

This simply prepared (it's rubbed in a paste of just Dijon mustard, garlic, and herbs) rack of lamb is best served with equally unfussy vegetable sides, like grilled asparagus or baby artichokes.

Because so few states in America initially raised sheep, the cost for lamb meat would be higher than other meats. This cost barrier prevented many Americans from even trying lamb meat. This initial barrier has made it difficult for lamb meat to gain popularity in the US.

Myoglobin is the red liquid that comes from meat that is often confused with blood. Marinating the lamb in milk will draw out and settle some of its less pleasant smells and flavors.

Lemon juice and vinegar are often used in marinades for meat for several reasons: Acid: Both lemon juice and vinegar contain acid, which helps to break down the muscle fibers in meat, making it more tender.

Dolly as a lamb with her Scottish Blackface surrogate mother. Photo courtesy of the Roslin Institute, University of Edinburgh, UK. The birth of Dolly was kept under wraps until the publication of Roslin Institute's research paper could be prepared.

The meat of an adult sheep is mutton, a term only used for the meat, not the living animal. Meat from sheep features prominently in several cuisines of the Mediterranean. Lamb and mutton are very popular in Central Asia and in India, where other red meats may be eschewed for religious or economic reasons.

American Lamb:

American lamb has grain in its diet and thus tastes less “gamey” compared to imported lamb which is typically grass fed. It is also the most expensive available. American lamb is very sensitive to market conditions which makes availability and size variable.