Lamb

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the American Lamb Board

Enjoy the homegrown flavor of American Lamb.

Whether you are planning a backyard barbecue, a dinner party or an everyday family meal, look to easy-to-prepare American Lamb.

Lamb is lean and tender, and when you buy American Lamb, you can count on freshness. In fact, American Lamb is up to 10,000 miles fresher than imported lamb. Produced in nearly every state across the county, American Lamb is available year round.

Lamb comes in a variety of cuts – chops, leg, roasts, racks, ribs, ground lamb, stew meat and more. You can find American Lamb in grocery stores, gourmet food retailers and butcher shops. If the American Lamb cut you’re seeking is not in the meat case, just ask.

On average, a three-ounce serving of lamb has just 175 calories and meets the Food and Drug Administration’s definition for lean. Lamb contains many essential nutrients. On average, lamb is an excellent source of protein, vitamin B12, niacin, zinc and selenium and a good source of iron and riboflavin.

American Lamb has a distinctive, mild (not gamey) flavor that marries well with a variety of spices, herbs and marinades.

For tips and recipes using American Lamb, visit www.americanlamb.com. While you are there, make sure to sign up for the American Lamb Board’s new monthly e-newsletter Get Cooking with American Lamb. Each month, you’ll receive the tools you need to create delicious and nutritious meals with American Lamb. And, you’ll receive a free “For the Love of Lamb” cookbooklet just for signing up.

Information brought to you by the American Lamb Board