Medium tender roasting joint with lean and fat interspersed. Best roasted slowly, covered or uncovered, or pot-roasted. Taken from a bone-in forequarter by removing the shank and breast on a straight line parallel to the line of the back. The protruding neck is removed in line with the line of the back.
Protein | 16.2 g |
Energy - kilojoules | 1117 kJ |
Energy - calories | 267 kcal |
Fat - total | 22.6 g |
Fat - saturated | 9.5 g |
Sodium | 64.0 mg |
Bone Req: Bone-in
Product Group: Shoulder
NZ Meat Guide Item Code: 3661
The key to unlocking a tender and flavoursome lamb shoulder is to take your time and cook your cut low and slow.