I prepare a lamb stew braising lamb shoulder but have lamb leg in freezer. Does lamb leg braise well? Enough fat and collagen?

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I prepare a lamb stew braising lamb shoulder but have lamb leg in freezer.  Does lamb leg braise well?  Enough fat and collagen?

nancy E. · Answer

Sure you can do it but...A 50.00 lamb leg as opposed to a 20.00 slab of stewing lamb or shoulder.  Save your leg for a special occasion and get yourself the cheap cut.

Stephanie · Answer

Saveur has an excellent recipe for this!http://www.saveur.com/article...

Greenstuff · Answer

Seven-hour leg of lamb is a French classic.  Those recipes (and there are lots of them!) don't call for de-boning.

bigpan · Answer

Yes you can, but I would de-bone it and butterfly it so it submerges better in the braise.

A Whole Foods Market Customer · Answer

Legs have a lot of connective tissue, so that's where the collagen comes from. You don't need a ton of fat since most of the flavor comes from your sear and your flavorful cooking liquid. A leg should braise beautifully.

I prepare a lamb stew braising lamb shoulder but have lamb leg in freezer. Does lamb leg braise well? Enough fat and collagen?

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