cuts of lamb

Highly prized in the Middle East, lamb comes from an animal less than one year old; milk-fed lamb has a more delicate flavor than regular lamb.

roast

Piece of meat intended for roasting, usually from the loin, leg or shoulder.

ground lamb

Made from various parts of the lamb, it is used especially to make Greek moussaka.

lamb cubes

Their tenderness varies, depending on the section of the lamb they come from; they are used mainly to make brochettes or ragouts.

shank

Section of the front or hind leg of a lamb.

chop

Piece composed of a bone from the rib section and the attached muscles, generally eaten grilled.