In the US I've never seen mutton for sale, although searching online shows
a few places sell it, and this article claims some chefs are starting to
use it in the US.

https://www.foodandwine.com/news/mut...-menus-america

Has anyone had it? How does it compare to lamb?

I'm thinking if it's smoked or stewed and done with a lot of spices, it
might be really good -- I love lamb and like the gamey quality -- but I'm
curious if anyone has ever had it.

On Sun, 11 Aug 2019 00:16:24 +0000 (UTC), Colgake >
wrote:

>In the US I've never seen mutton for sale, although searching online shows
>a few places sell it, and this article claims some chefs are starting to
>use it in the US.
>
>https://www.foodandwine.com/news/mut...-menus-america
>
>Has anyone had it? How does it compare to lamb?
>
>I'm thinking if it's smoked or stewed and done with a lot of spices, it
>might be really good -- I love lamb and like the gamey quality -- but I'm
>curious if anyone has ever had it.

Mutton is a more gamey and tougher meat than lamb, just requires slow
cooking. Easy enough to google many recipes for mutton.

On Sun, 11 Aug 2019 00:16:24 +0000 (UTC), Colgake >
wrote:

>In the US I've never seen mutton for sale, although searching online shows
>a few places sell it, and this article claims some chefs are starting to
>use it in the US.
>
>https://www.foodandwine.com/news/mut...-menus-america
>
>Has anyone had it? How does it compare to lamb?
>
>I'm thinking if it's smoked or stewed and done with a lot of spices, it
>might be really good -- I love lamb and like the gamey quality -- but I'm
>curious if anyone has ever had it.

Mutton was mostly what we had when I was a kid, lamb was only
available in early summer I liked it but can see that others
might not, it is a strong taste and also has a strong smell.

My grandmother sometimes roasted it, very slowly, but more often
simmered it, then served with a caper sauce.

Colgake > wrote:
> In the US I've never seen mutton for sale, although searching online shows
> a few places sell it, and this article claims some chefs are starting to
> use it in the US.
>
> https://www.foodandwine.com/news/mut...-menus-america
>
> Has anyone had it? How does it compare to lamb?
>
> I'm thinking if it's smoked or stewed and done with a lot of spices, it
> might be really good -- I love lamb and like the gamey quality -- but I'm
> curious if anyone has ever had it.
>

Mutton is widely available at larger Indian grocery stores that sell fresh
meat. That said, what they call mutton may be adult sheep, or it may be
goat.

On 2019-08-11 10:41 a.m., Jinx the Minx wrote:
> Colgake > wrote:
>> In the US I've never seen mutton for sale, although searching online shows
>> a few places sell it, and this article claims some chefs are starting to
>> use it in the US.
>>
>> https://www.foodandwine.com/news/mut...-menus-america
>>
>> Has anyone had it? How does it compare to lamb?
>>
>> I'm thinking if it's smoked or stewed and done with a lot of spices, it
>> might be really good -- I love lamb and like the gamey quality -- but I'm
>> curious if anyone has ever had it.
>>
>
> Mutton is widely available at larger Indian grocery stores that sell fresh
> meat. That said, what they call mutton may be adult sheep, or it may be
> goat.
>
If you want goat, go to a store specializing in Caribbean foods.

graham > wrote:
> On 2019-08-11 10:41 a.m., Jinx the Minx wrote:
>> Colgake > wrote:
>>> In the US I've never seen mutton for sale, although searching online shows
>>> a few places sell it, and this article claims some chefs are starting to
>>> use it in the US.
>>>
>>> https://www.foodandwine.com/news/mut...-menus-america
>>>
>>> Has anyone had it? How does it compare to lamb?
>>>
>>> I'm thinking if it's smoked or stewed and done with a lot of spices, it
>>> might be really good -- I love lamb and like the gamey quality -- but I'm
>>> curious if anyone has ever had it.
>>>
>>
>> Mutton is widely available at larger Indian grocery stores that sell fresh
>> meat. That said, what they call mutton may be adult sheep, or it may be
>> goat.
>>
> If you want goat, go to a store specializing in Caribbean foods.
>

We have halal Somali groceries on pretty much every block around here. That
plus Indian grocers means goat is in no shortage. Caribbean oriented
grocers, however, are not so abundant. DH loves goat, but its not for me.
I leave that one for his mother to fix, or as restaurant takeout.

On 2019-08-11 1:53 p.m., graham wrote:
> On 2019-08-11 10:41 a.m., Jinx the Minx wrote:

>>> use it in the US.
>>>
>>> https://www.foodandwine.com/news/mut...-menus-america
>>>
>>>
>>> Has anyone had it? How does it compare to lamb?
>>>
>>> I'm thinking if it's smoked or stewed and done with a lot of spices, it
>>> might be really good -- I love lamb and like the gamey quality -- but
>>> I'm
>>> curious if anyone has ever had it.
>>>
>>
>> Mutton is widely available at larger Indian grocery stores that sell
>> fresh
>> meat. That said, what they call mutton may be adult sheep, or it may be
>> goat.
>>
> If you want goat, go to a store specializing in Caribbean foods.

Even better... go to as livestock auction. My old neighbour used to like
to go to the one in the next town. It was worth it for the people
watching. I was amazed at prices they were getting for things.... or
not getting, as seemed to be the case. There some little kid goats that
went for a buck a piece. I don't think that even paid for the farmer's
gas to get them to the auction.

My mom said they ate mutton when she was a kid.

On Sun, 11 Aug 2019 11:53:49 -0600, graham > wrote:

>On 2019-08-11 10:41 a.m., Jinx the Minx wrote:
>> Colgake > wrote:
>>> In the US I've never seen mutton for sale, although searching online shows
>>> a few places sell it, and this article claims some chefs are starting to
>>> use it in the US.
>>>
>>> https://www.foodandwine.com/news/mut...-menus-america
>>>
>>> Has anyone had it? How does it compare to lamb?
>>>
>>> I'm thinking if it's smoked or stewed and done with a lot of spices, it
>>> might be really good -- I love lamb and like the gamey quality -- but I'm
>>> curious if anyone has ever had it.
>>>
>>
>> Mutton is widely available at larger Indian grocery stores that sell fresh
>> meat. That said, what they call mutton may be adult sheep, or it may be
>> goat.
>>
>If you want goat, go to a store specializing in Caribbean foods.

I once asked for goat at a Turkish butcher. He said "I don't have any
but come back in an hour".

On Sunday, August 11, 2019 at 1:31:54 PM UTC-5, Jinx the Minx wrote:
>
> DH loves goat, but its not for me.
> I leave that one for his mother to fix, or as restaurant takeout.
>
I had mutton once as a child while I was in elementary and my grandmother
prepared it. It was delicious and the only goat I've had since then was
barbecued and it was fantastic.

On Sun, 11 Aug 2019 16:41:47 -0000 (UTC), Jinx the Minx
> wrote:

>Colgake > wrote:
>> In the US I've never seen mutton for sale, although searching online shows
>> a few places sell it, and this article claims some chefs are starting to
>> use it in the US.
>>
>> https://www.foodandwine.com/news/mut...-menus-america
>>
>> Has anyone had it? How does it compare to lamb?
>>
>> I'm thinking if it's smoked or stewed and done with a lot of spices, it
>> might be really good -- I love lamb and like the gamey quality -- but I'm
>> curious if anyone has ever had it.
>>
>
>Mutton is widely available at larger Indian grocery stores that sell fresh
>meat. That said, what they call mutton may be adult sheep, or it may be
>goat.

Mutton IS an adult sheep. How the hell goat is classed as mutton is
news to me!

On Sun, 11 Aug 2019 14:27:56 -0700 (PDT), "
> wrote:

>On Sunday, August 11, 2019 at 1:31:54 PM UTC-5, Jinx the Minx wrote:
>>
>> DH loves goat, but it’s not for me.
>> I leave that one for his mother to fix, or as restaurant takeout.
>>
>I had mutton once as a child while I was in elementary and my grandmother
>prepared it. It was delicious and the only goat I've had since then was
>barbecued and it was fantastic.

IMO goat can be better than lamb or mutton.

On Sun, 11 Aug 2019 14:45:56 -0400, Dave Smith
> wrote:


>Even better... go to as livestock auction. My old neighbour used to like
>to go to the one in the next town. It was worth it for the people
>watching. I was amazed at prices they were getting for things.... or
>not getting, as seemed to be the case. There some little kid goats that
>went for a buck a piece. I don't think that even paid for the farmer's
>gas to get them to the auction.

Lamb prices fluctuate like crazy... sometimes can get a whole lamb for
AUD$16... sometimes 10X that price.

On Sun, 11 Aug 2019 12:35:30 -0700 (PDT), wrote:

>My mom said they ate mutton when she was a kid.

a young goat eating mutton. I'd like to see that.

"graham" > wrote in message
...
> On 2019-08-11 10:41 a.m., Jinx the Minx wrote:
>> Colgake > wrote:
>>> In the US I've never seen mutton for sale, although searching online
>>> shows
>>> a few places sell it, and this article claims some chefs are starting to
>>> use it in the US.
>>>
>>> https://www.foodandwine.com/news/mut...-menus-america
>>>
>>> Has anyone had it? How does it compare to lamb?
>>>
>>> I'm thinking if it's smoked or stewed and done with a lot of spices, it
>>> might be really good -- I love lamb and like the gamey quality -- but
>>> I'm
>>> curious if anyone has ever had it.
>>>
>>
>> Mutton is widely available at larger Indian grocery stores that sell
>> fresh
>> meat. That said, what they call mutton may be adult sheep, or it may be
>> goat.
>>
> If you want goat, go to a store specializing in Caribbean foods.

The business Costco sells it.

Jeßus > wrote:
> On Sun, 11 Aug 2019 16:41:47 -0000 (UTC), Jinx the Minx
> > wrote:
>
>> Colgake > wrote:
>>> In the US I've never seen mutton for sale, although searching online shows
>>> a few places sell it, and this article claims some chefs are starting to
>>> use it in the US.
>>>
>>> https://www.foodandwine.com/news/mut...-menus-america
>>>
>>> Has anyone had it? How does it compare to lamb?
>>>
>>> I'm thinking if it's smoked or stewed and done with a lot of spices, it
>>> might be really good -- I love lamb and like the gamey quality -- but I'm
>>> curious if anyone has ever had it.
>>>
>>
>> Mutton is widely available at larger Indian grocery stores that sell fresh
>> meat. That said, what they call mutton may be adult sheep, or it may be
>> goat.
>
> Mutton IS an adult sheep. How the hell goat is classed as mutton is
> news to me!
>

It was a shock to me too, but its truth.

Jinx the Minx > wrote:

> graham > wrote:

>> On 2019-08-11 10:41 a.m., Jinx the Minx wrote:

>>> Colgake > wrote:
>>>> In the US I've never seen mutton for sale, although searching
>>>> online shows a few places sell it, and this article claims some
>>>> chefs are starting to use it in the US.
>>>>
https://www.foodandwine.com/news/mut...taurant-menus-
america
>>>>
>>>> Has anyone had it? How does it compare to lamb?
>>>>
>>>> I'm thinking if it's smoked or stewed and done with a lot of
>>>> spices, it might be really good -- I love lamb and like the gamey
>>>> quality -- but I'm curious if anyone has ever had it.
>>>
>>> Mutton is widely available at larger Indian grocery stores that sell
>>> fresh meat. That said, what they call mutton may be adult sheep, or
>>> it may be goat.
>>>
>> If you want goat, go to a store specializing in Caribbean foods.
>
> We have halal Somali groceries on pretty much every block around here.
> That plus Indian grocers means goat is in no shortage. Caribbean
> oriented grocers, however, are not so abundant. DH loves goat, but
> its not for me. I leave that one for his mother to fix, or as
> restaurant takeout.

There's a Pakastani Halal grocery/butcher shop a few miles from me where
I buy a lot of bulk spices. I'll have to have look the next time I'm
there.

Colgake > wrote:
> Jinx the Minx > wrote:
>
>> graham > wrote:
>
>>> On 2019-08-11 10:41 a.m., Jinx the Minx wrote:
>
>>>> Colgake > wrote:
>>>>> In the US I've never seen mutton for sale, although searching
>>>>> online shows a few places sell it, and this article claims some
>>>>> chefs are starting to use it in the US.
>>>>>
> https://www.foodandwine.com/news/mut...taurant-menus-
> america
>>>>>
>>>>> Has anyone had it? How does it compare to lamb?
>>>>>
>>>>> I'm thinking if it's smoked or stewed and done with a lot of
>>>>> spices, it might be really good -- I love lamb and like the gamey
>>>>> quality -- but I'm curious if anyone has ever had it.
>>>>
>>>> Mutton is widely available at larger Indian grocery stores that sell
>>>> fresh meat. That said, what they call mutton may be adult sheep, or
>>>> it may be goat.
>>>>
>>> If you want goat, go to a store specializing in Caribbean foods.
>>
>> We have halal Somali groceries on pretty much every block around here.
>> That plus Indian grocers means goat is in no shortage. Caribbean
>> oriented grocers, however, are not so abundant. DH loves goat, but
>> its not for me. I leave that one for his mother to fix, or as
>> restaurant takeout.
>
> There's a Pakastani Halal grocery/butcher shop a few miles from me where
> I buy a lot of bulk spices. I'll have to have look the next time I'm
> there.
>

If they dont carry much in terms of fresh meat, theyll likely be able to
tell you where to get it locally.

On Sun, 11 Aug 2019 11:53:49 -0600, graham > wrote:

>On 2019-08-11 10:41 a.m., Jinx the Minx wrote:
>> Colgake > wrote:
>>> In the US I've never seen mutton for sale, although searching online shows
>>> a few places sell it, and this article claims some chefs are starting to
>>> use it in the US.
>>>
>>> https://www.foodandwine.com/news/mut...-menus-america
>>>
>>> Has anyone had it? How does it compare to lamb?
>>>
>>> I'm thinking if it's smoked or stewed and done with a lot of spices, it
>>> might be really good -- I love lamb and like the gamey quality -- but I'm
>>> curious if anyone has ever had it.
>>>
>>
>> Mutton is widely available at larger Indian grocery stores that sell fresh
>> meat. That said, what they call mutton may be adult sheep, or it may be
>> goat.
>>
>If you want goat, go to a store specializing in Caribbean foods.

As our population begins to change I see goat in some stores.

On 2019-08-13 12:53 p.m., U.S. Janet B. wrote:
> On Sun, 11 Aug 2019 11:53:49 -0600, graham > wrote:
>
>> On 2019-08-11 10:41 a.m., Jinx the Minx wrote:
>>> Colgake > wrote:
>>>> In the US I've never seen mutton for sale, although searching online shows
>>>> a few places sell it, and this article claims some chefs are starting to
>>>> use it in the US.
>>>>
>>>> https://www.foodandwine.com/news/mut...-menus-america
>>>>
>>>> Has anyone had it? How does it compare to lamb?
>>>>
>>>> I'm thinking if it's smoked or stewed and done with a lot of spices, it
>>>> might be really good -- I love lamb and like the gamey quality -- but I'm
>>>> curious if anyone has ever had it.
>>>>
>>>
>>> Mutton is widely available at larger Indian grocery stores that sell fresh
>>> meat. That said, what they call mutton may be adult sheep, or it may be
>>> goat.
>>>
>> If you want goat, go to a store specializing in Caribbean foods.
>
> As our population begins to change I see goat in some stores.
>
The reason I suggested that is that we had a Jamaican Nanny when the
kids were young. There was going to be a big wedding celebration in the
community and she and friends were clubbing together to buy 2 sides of
goat for the curry.

On Tue, 13 Aug 2019 12:34:21 +0100, Pamela >
wrote:

>On 00:02 12 Aug 2019, Jeßus > wrote:
>
>> On Sun, 11 Aug 2019 14:27:56 -0700 (PDT), "
>> > wrote:
>>
>>>On Sunday, August 11, 2019 at 1:31:54 PM UTC-5, Jinx the Minx wrote:
>>>>
>>>> DH loves goat, but it’s not for me.
>>>> I leave that one for his mother to fix, or as restaurant takeout.
>>>>
>>>I had mutton once as a child while I was in elementary and my grandmother
>>>prepared it. It was delicious and the only goat I've had since then was
>>>barbecued and it was fantastic.
>>
>> IMO goat can be better than lamb or mutton.
>
>The goat I have tried has been too stringy.

I haven't experienced that.

>Mutton seems better but needs slow cooking to make it tender.

Yes, it's an older animal, hence tougher and needs slower cooking.

On Tuesday, August 13, 2019 at 2:59:48 PM UTC-4, graham wrote:
> On 2019-08-13 12:53 p.m., U.S. Janet B. wrote:
> > On Sun, 11 Aug 2019 11:53:49 -0600, graham > wrote:
> >
> >> On 2019-08-11 10:41 a.m., Jinx the Minx wrote:
> >>> Colgake > wrote:
> >>>> In the US I've never seen mutton for sale, although searching online shows
> >>>> a few places sell it, and this article claims some chefs are starting to
> >>>> use it in the US.
> >>>>
> >>>> https://www.foodandwine.com/news/mut...-menus-america
> >>>>
> >>>> Has anyone had it? How does it compare to lamb?
> >>>>
> >>>> I'm thinking if it's smoked or stewed and done with a lot of spices, it
> >>>> might be really good -- I love lamb and like the gamey quality -- but I'm
> >>>> curious if anyone has ever had it.
> >>>>
> >>>
> >>> Mutton is widely available at larger Indian grocery stores that sell fresh
> >>> meat. That said, what they call mutton may be adult sheep, or it may be
> >>> goat.
> >>>
> >> If you want goat, go to a store specializing in Caribbean foods.
> >
> > As our population begins to change I see goat in some stores.
> >
> The reason I suggested that is that we had a Jamaican Nanny when the
> kids were young. There was going to be a big wedding celebration in the
> community and she and friends were clubbing together to buy 2 sides of
> goat for the curry.

I've only had roast leg of kid. Really good stuff.

A Moose in Love wrote:

> On Tuesday, August 13, 2019 at 2:59:48 PM UTC-4, graham wrote:
> > On 2019-08-13 12:53 p.m., U.S. Janet B. wrote:
> > > On Sun, 11 Aug 2019 11:53:49 -0600, graham >
> > > wrote:
> > >
> > >> On 2019-08-11 10:41 a.m., Jinx the Minx wrote:
> > >>> Colgake > wrote:
> > >>>> In the US I've never seen mutton for sale, although searching
> > online shows >>>> a few places sell it, and this article claims
> > some chefs are starting to >>>> use it in the US.
> > > > > >
> > >>>>
> >
https://www.foodandwine.com/news/mut...-menus-america
> > > > > >
> > >>>> Has anyone had it? How does it compare to lamb?
> > > > > >
> > >>>> I'm thinking if it's smoked or stewed and done with a lot of
> > spices, it >>>> might be really good -- I love lamb and like the
> > gamey quality -- but I'm >>>> curious if anyone has ever had it.
> > > > > >
> > > > >
> > >>> Mutton is widely available at larger Indian grocery stores that
> > sell fresh >>> meat. That said, what they call mutton may be adult
> > sheep, or it may be >>> goat.
> > > > >
> > >> If you want goat, go to a store specializing in Caribbean foods.
> > >
> > > As our population begins to change I see goat in some stores.
> > >
> > The reason I suggested that is that we had a Jamaican Nanny when
> > the kids were young. There was going to be a big wedding
> > celebration in the community and she and friends were clubbing
> > together to buy 2 sides of goat for the curry.
>
> I've only had roast leg of kid. Really good stuff.

Mutton is actually quite good but USA labeling makes it mysterious as
they 'claim' all Lamb sold in the USA is 'Lamb'. Mutton is just older
lamb and yes, easy to get. Look for the color difference. Goat is also
very good when made right in a curry that is long and slow cooked.

On Sun, 18 Aug 2019 12:01:45 -0500, "cshenk" > wrote:

>A Moose in Love wrote:
>
>> On Tuesday, August 13, 2019 at 2:59:48 PM UTC-4, graham wrote:
>> > On 2019-08-13 12:53 p.m., U.S. Janet B. wrote:
>> > > On Sun, 11 Aug 2019 11:53:49 -0600, graham >
>> > > wrote:
>> > >
>> > >> On 2019-08-11 10:41 a.m., Jinx the Minx wrote:
>> > >>> Colgake > wrote:
>> > >>>> In the US I've never seen mutton for sale, although searching
>> > online shows >>>> a few places sell it, and this article claims
>> > some chefs are starting to >>>> use it in the US.
>> > > > > >
>> > >>>>
>> >
>https://www.foodandwine.com/news/mut...-menus-america
>> > > > > >
>> > >>>> Has anyone had it? How does it compare to lamb?
>> > > > > >
>> > >>>> I'm thinking if it's smoked or stewed and done with a lot of
>> > spices, it >>>> might be really good -- I love lamb and like the
>> > gamey quality -- but I'm >>>> curious if anyone has ever had it.
>> > > > > >
>> > > > >
>> > >>> Mutton is widely available at larger Indian grocery stores that
>> > sell fresh >>> meat. That said, what they call mutton may be adult
>> > sheep, or it may be >>> goat.
>> > > > >
>> > >> If you want goat, go to a store specializing in Caribbean foods.
>> > >
>> > > As our population begins to change I see goat in some stores.
>> > >
>> > The reason I suggested that is that we had a Jamaican Nanny when
>> > the kids were young. There was going to be a big wedding
>> > celebration in the community and she and friends were clubbing
>> > together to buy 2 sides of goat for the curry.
>>
>> I've only had roast leg of kid. Really good stuff.

Kid is baby goat.

>Mutton is actually quite good but USA labeling makes it mysterious.

Nothing mysterious, mutton is the meat of adult sheep, mutton is no
kind of lamb. Unless one is raised eating goat and sheep they
probably won't like the very gamey flavor. Third world countries eat
a lot of goat and sheep as those animals need no special feed, they
will eat whatever native plants are growing.

On Sunday, August 18, 2019 at 2:15:31 PM UTC-4, Sheldon wrote:
> On Sun, 18 Aug 2019 12:01:45 -0500, "cshenk" > wrote:
>
> >A Moose in Love wrote:
> >
> >> On Tuesday, August 13, 2019 at 2:59:48 PM UTC-4, graham wrote:
> >> > On 2019-08-13 12:53 p.m., U.S. Janet B. wrote:
> >> > > On Sun, 11 Aug 2019 11:53:49 -0600, graham >
> >> > > wrote:
> >> > >
> >> > >> On 2019-08-11 10:41 a.m., Jinx the Minx wrote:
> >> > >>> Colgake > wrote:
> >> > >>>> In the US I've never seen mutton for sale, although searching
> >> > online shows >>>> a few places sell it, and this article claims
> >> > some chefs are starting to >>>> use it in the US.
> >> > > > > >
> >> > >>>>
> >> >
> >https://www.foodandwine.com/news/mut...-menus-america
> >> > > > > >
> >> > >>>> Has anyone had it? How does it compare to lamb?
> >> > > > > >
> >> > >>>> I'm thinking if it's smoked or stewed and done with a lot of
> >> > spices, it >>>> might be really good -- I love lamb and like the
> >> > gamey quality -- but I'm >>>> curious if anyone has ever had it.
> >> > > > > >
> >> > > > >
> >> > >>> Mutton is widely available at larger Indian grocery stores that
> >> > sell fresh >>> meat. That said, what they call mutton may be adult
> >> > sheep, or it may be >>> goat.
> >> > > > >
> >> > >> If you want goat, go to a store specializing in Caribbean foods.
> >> > >
> >> > > As our population begins to change I see goat in some stores.
> >> > >
> >> > The reason I suggested that is that we had a Jamaican Nanny when
> >> > the kids were young. There was going to be a big wedding
> >> > celebration in the community and she and friends were clubbing
> >> > together to buy 2 sides of goat for the curry.
> >>
> >> I've only had roast leg of kid. Really good stuff.
>
> Kid is baby goat.
>
> >Mutton is actually quite good but USA labeling makes it mysterious.
>
> Nothing mysterious, mutton is the meat of adult sheep, mutton is no
> kind of lamb. Unless one is raised eating goat and sheep they
> probably won't like the very gamey flavor. Third world countries eat
> a lot of goat and sheep as those animals need no special feed, they
> will eat whatever native plants are growing.

I've had mutton once. No thanks. Lamb is OK.