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Spring Lamb \u2026 What\u2019s Not to Love?<\/h3>\n

S<\/span>pring and summer are the perfect times to showcase lamb on your family or entertaining menus.<\/p>\n

Lamb is Nutritious<\/h3>\n

Lamb is the perfect healthy choice as it is packed with protein, zinc, selenium, riboflavin, niacin, and vitamin B12, and a good source of iron and vitamin B6.<\/p>\n

A 3-ounce serving of lamb has only 160 calories, 100 grams of total fat, 4.5 grams of saturated fat, and 95 MG of cholesterol. Lamb should not be confused with mutton which is meat from a sheep over the age of one year. Meat from a sheep under 12 months old is lamb.<\/p>\n

How to Cook and Carve Lamb<\/h3>\n

To really enjoy the delicate flavor of lamb, it is best cooked to medium-rare, around 130 F. to 135 F., allowing it to rise to 145 F. For medium-rare, cook to 160\u02daF, and for well done, 170\u02daF.<\/p>\n

Always carve lamb against the grain.<\/p>\n

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Harissa Roasted Leg of American Lamb. Photo: courtesy of American Lamb Board<\/p><\/div>\n

Which Cut Should I Buy?<\/h3>\n

Some of the more popular cuts are leg, loin, and shoulder.<\/p>\n

If you are lucky to find small racks of lamb in your supermarket, they are super easy to prepare and impressive to serve. Simply coat the lamb with an herby mustard mixture and roast at 450 F. for 20 minutes for rare and 25 for medium-rare.<\/p>\n

Lamb shish kabob is so simple to do on the grill. Just marinate cubes of lamb string on skewers, and grill.<\/p>\n

Loin lamb chops are a snap either on the grill, in a skillet or under the broiler.<\/p>\n

Shoulder lamb chops are nice to grill if marinated first. Long, slow cooking of shoulder lamb chops results in tender meat \u201cfalling off the bone.\u201d A slow cooker or Instant Pot\u00ae would be perfect for this cut.<\/p>\n

Lamb shanks are also a great choice for the slow cooker or Instant Pot\u00ae. Try them in stews and curry, braised in wine, in a ragu or even tacos.<\/p>\n

Substitute lamb spareribs for pork the next time you are in the mood for finger-lickin’ ribs.<\/p>\n

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American Lamb Chops with Rosemary and Pan-Roasted Lemony Asparagus. Photo: Courtesy of American Lamb Board<\/p><\/div>\n

Classic Lamb Recipes to Try<\/h3>\n

Here are two classic recipes to enjoy this season, courtesy of the American Lamb Board<\/a>:<\/p>\n

American Lamb Chops with Rosemary and Pan-Roasted Lemony Asparagus<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Harissa Roasted Leg of American Lamb<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

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