I've managed to negotiate the slaughter and processing of a whole 3 year old, 147 lb ewe from a local farmer for mutton. I've been dying to try it ever since hearing about Owensboro, KY bbq, and also since I'm a fan of all things English. But I've never cooked mutton before.
I get to tell them how I want it cut. Anyone have any input there?
I have a pit barrel cooker, and I"m planning to smoke the shoulders Owensboro style with worcestershire dip. I'll also smoke the ribs from the breast (like St. Louis short ribs).
All other cuts are totally up for grabs in terms of how I'll cook them. Probably do a couple mutton chops from the loin.
I'm looking for anyone with any experience of mutton who can recommend how various cuts should be cooked and maybe point me in the direction of good recipes.
Mutton is so rare these days that it's hard to find any good info on how things should be cooked. For instance, can I cook the leg of mutton like I would leg of lamb, or is it too old and tough, so that it would be better low and slow as well?
Any help is greatly appreciated! I'll be picking up the mutton in just over a week. If you have ANY experience with mutton, please chime in!!!
I get to tell them how I want it cut. Anyone have any input there?
I have a pit barrel cooker, and I"m planning to smoke the shoulders Owensboro style with worcestershire dip. I'll also smoke the ribs from the breast (like St. Louis short ribs).
All other cuts are totally up for grabs in terms of how I'll cook them. Probably do a couple mutton chops from the loin.
I'm looking for anyone with any experience of mutton who can recommend how various cuts should be cooked and maybe point me in the direction of good recipes.
Mutton is so rare these days that it's hard to find any good info on how things should be cooked. For instance, can I cook the leg of mutton like I would leg of lamb, or is it too old and tough, so that it would be better low and slow as well?
Any help is greatly appreciated! I'll be picking up the mutton in just over a week. If you have ANY experience with mutton, please chime in!!!
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