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Lamb Primal Cuts: Leg, Loin, Rib, Breast & More

By Danilo Alfaro, About.com

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Cuts of Lamb

Lamb Primal Cuts: Leg, Loin, Rib, Breast and More

Lamb Primal Cuts

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Cuts of Lamb

Just like beef, lamb is divided into large sections called primal cuts. These primals are then broken down further into individual retail cuts.

Unlike beef, however, lamb is not split into sides. Instead, it is first divided into sections called the foresaddle and hindsaddle, which are then broken down further into their main primal cuts.

To begin with, let's look at the primal cuts that come from the foresaddle: Next page >>

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