Muttons making a come back!

[sheddie]

I have listened to two radio programmes with master butchers who say mutton is on it's way back to the shelves! Evidently it is a cheaper cut that people stopped wanting but if it is cooked slowly with vegetables makes an inexpensive and tasy meal.

[SummerSkye]

I always used to buy mutton and then it disappeared. It does have more flavour than lamb. I used to slow cook a leg for 2 or 3 hours and it would melt in your mouth. Same with the chops, slow cooked in a casserole they are wonderful. Lamb is a better option for busy people however I prefer to have something simmering away all day than a last minute rush.

[sheddie]

Then keep your eyes open for mutton.

[Oola]

Mutton is possibly the most free range meat you can get isn't it?

[sheddie]

Yes it is supposed to be. But if the mutton's coming back, my question is where has it been all these years. It evidently has a much better taste than lamb but just requires slower cooking.

[SummerSkye]

Mutton has been missing because people no longer wanted to spend time cooking it and lamb was pushed at everyone. The sheep were killed younger so no mutton!!

[Healing Hands]

I love mutton..I have seen quite a few recipes these last few months so it must be on the return. I keep forgetting though to ask my butcher if he has any mutton.

This Sunday I am cooking lamb but organic lamb and cooking it slowly for 2-3 hours with roasted veggies now that the root veggies are coming back in. Parsnips though are not one of my favourite veg.

Bring back Mutton that is what I say!

[Katelb]

After reading what you ladies have to say about mutton, I think I will try it again.I bought some years and years ago and it made both my husband and myself ill!! it was probably my cooking! I love to do slow cooked dished so this sounds as though there will be some more tasty meals to enjoy.

[sheddie]

Do let us know if you spot mutton on the shelves.