Lamb Facts
Some Facts about Lamb
& The Benefits
When we think about omega-3 fats and their availability from plants versus animals, we usually think about nuts and seeds on the plant side of things and fish on the animal side.
Recent studies have shown pasture feeding to be especially important for 
The omega-3 content of lamb depends upon the young sheep’s diet as well as the mother’s diet, but when those diets are nutritionally supportive, the result can be a cut of lamb with a very impressive amount of omega-3s.
In regions of some countries without access to a coastline and fish, lamb has sometimes been shown to provide more omega-3s than any other food in the diet.
The word lamb comes from the German’ lambiz’.
As early as 10,000 years ago in Central Asia, man discovered that the sheep was a good source of not only food, but clothing.
Sheep (Ovis aries) have long been a dietary staple as well as a textile source in Asia, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand.
The first sheep were brought to North America by Spanish soldiers under the command of Cortez in 1519,introduction of sheep into the commercial cattle herds of the western territories in the 1800s caused much bloodshed and social division….which might explain why lamb did not make it as a mainstay of the American palate.
The Cotswold, one of the oldest breeds, was introduced to England over 2000 years ago by the Romans.
Lambs were ritually used as sacrifices in many different religions to all manner of gods, and is still a favorite menu item for Easter and Passover.
Lamb Tips
The outer fat of lamb has a thin, papery covering called the fell.
Some cooks like to remove the fell, claiming it adds a strong flavor.
However, it does help in holding the shape of the leg together while roasting, as well as retention of juices and flavor.
