Bone

Meat

Bone

Lamb bones—from legs, shoulders, and trimmings—build a distinctly sweet, slightly grassy stock that underpins stews, gravy, and Middle Eastern soups. Joint ends and knuckles give gelatin; roasted bones add colour and depth. Marrow in larger bones enriches sauces when roasted separately. Roast until browned for brown stock, or simmer raw for a paler broth. Skim foam, keep a gentle bubble, and strain. Use for navarin, tagines, and couscous stews. Freeze in portions; lamb stock marks a dish as clearly as the meat itself.

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Cuts & parts

Characteristics

Preparations

BrothRoastedSimmeredStock

Traits

CollagenMineralsStock BaseStructural

Nutrition and pairings

Nutrition

Typical values per 100 g edible portion. Nutrient names open the reference page.

Nutrition Facts

Per 100 g edible portion

Calories 265

Amount per 100 g

  • Total Fat 16.1 g
  • Saturated Fat 6.43 g
  • Trans Fat 0.2 g
  • Monounsaturated Fat 6.43 g
  • Polyunsaturated Fat 3.21 g
  • Cholesterol 66.3 mg
  • Sodium 56.9 mg
  • Salt 0.14 g
  • Total Carbohydrate 0 g
  • Dietary Fibre 0 g
  • Total Sugars 0 g
  • Complex / starch 0 g
  • Protein 30.1 g
  • Water 48.1 g
Detailed nutrients

Bone itself is mineral matrix; culinary values reflect marrow and attached tissue more than pure bone.

History

Pastoral kitchens always returned lamb bones to the pot for the next day’s soup.

French classical stock-making listed lamb bones for specialty sauces and ragouts.

Modern butchers bagged roasted soup bones for home cooks seeking true lamb flavour.

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