Eating lamb is a privilege

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For centuries it was considered wedding meat, for his reign at wedding banquets, It was also a livelihood among the rural population and, axis of multiple shepherds stews. Hoy, lamb continues to be a fundamental pillar of the Mediterranean diet.

The lamb is the juvenile specimen, less than a year, of any species of the genus ovis, the domestic sheep. lamb meat, coming from animals between one month and one year old and weighing between 5,5 y 25 kg, It is the main way in which these species are consumed.

Today we can enjoy good lamb anywhere in Spain, although the area with the most tradition is the two Castiles, Estremadura, La Rioja and some areas of Andalusia.

Roasting: the leg is used; the shoulder, which is even more tender; the baron, which are the two legs joined by the rib, or the chair, what is the complete rib.

For frying and grilling: It is good to use stick chops, of kidney and needle chops.

For stews and stews: Any chopped piece can be used, but to reduce costs it is common to use the shoulder, neck or skirt.

With interesting nutritional benefits (protein source, potassium, match, zinc and vitamins B6 and B12, its meat is considered healthy, despite its contribution of saturated and monounsaturated fat.

The Merino Sheep historically famous for its wool, Since the sixties, their diet and care began to be improved to also take advantage of their meat., considered today of the highest quality, ensuring that three-month-old animals reach the 20 kilos of weight. Its cutting has the advantage of its size, with less waste than that of smaller animals and maintaining, however, meat that is equally tender and tasty.

Two good recipes with garnishes are the spicy taco with pico de gallo and Torta del Casar., in alBalat in the city of Cáceres, and the confit meat with apple and Jerte cherry sauce on shepherd's crumbs, in El Almirez de Hervás restaurant.

To ensure that our channels are 100*100 Merin, These are certified with the logo and guaranteeing seal of the breed., granted by the ministry and which is the exclusive use of ranchers who are registered in the breed book, of the national association of merino breeders.

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