Meat

Butterflied

Butterflied leg is opened flat into a roughly even slab—built for marinades and open-fire grilling. Thickness still varies; fold thinner flaps under or position over cooler coals. Marinate with yoghurt, garlic, and spices or with lemon and oregano; grill over medium heat, turning for even colour. Rest and slice across the grain. Perfect for outdoor feasts feeding a crowd without oven space. Watch flare-ups from fat.

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Quantity

Unit

Kg Liters Whole

Note

Characteristics

Preparations

Bone InBraisedButterfliedCookedFreshPreparedRoasted

Traits

ButterfliedFlavourfulLarge JointPortionPrep Ready

Nutrition

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

Nutrition Facts

Per 100 g edible portion

Calories 201

Amount per 100 g

Total Fat 12.4 g
Saturated Fat 4.86 g
Trans Fat 0.2 g
Monounsaturated Fat 5.2 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g
Cholesterol 69.5 mg
Sodium 63 mg
Salt 0.15 g
Total Carbohydrate 0 g
Dietary Fibre 0 g
Total Sugars 0 g
Complex / starch 0 g
Protein 22 g
Water 57.6 g

Detailed nutrients

Energy 201 kcal
Water 57.6 g
Protein 22 g
Fat 12.4 g
- Saturated Fat 4.86 g
- Monounsaturated Fat 5.2 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g
  - Omega-3 0.1 g
- Trans Fat 0.2 g
Vitamins 39.1 mg
- Vitamin A 15 µg
- Vitamin B1 — Thiamine 0.09 mg
- Vitamin B2 — Riboflavin 0.22 mg
- Vitamin B3 — Niacin 6.09 mg
- Vitamin B5 — Pantothenic Acid 0.66 mg
- Vitamin B6 0.44 mg
- Vitamin B7 — Biotin 2.7 µg
- Vitamin B9 — Folate 8.6 µg
- Vitamin B12 — Cobalamin 1.2 µg
- Vitamin C 2 mg
- Vitamin D 0.2 µg
- Vitamin E 0.31 mg
- Vitamin K 1.6 µg
Minerals 345 mg
- Major Minerals 343 mg
  - Calcium 25 mg
  - Sodium 63 mg
  - Potassium 255 mg
- Trace Minerals 1.5 mg
  - Iron 1.5 mg
Salt 0.15 g
Cholesterol 69.5 mg

Vitamins

vitamin-c: 2 · vitamin-b12-cobalamin: 1.2 · vitamin-a: 15 · vitamin-b1-thiamine: 0.09 · vitamin-b2-riboflavin: 0.22 · vitamin-b3-niacin: 6.09 · vitamin-b5-pantothenic-acid: 0.66 · vitamin-b6: 0.44 · vitamin-b7-biotin: 2.7 · vitamin-b9-folate: 8.6 · vitamin-d: 0.2 · vitamin-e: 0.31 · vitamin-k: 1.6 ·

Minerals

Sodium: 63.04 · Potassium: 255 · Calcium: 25 · Iron: 1.5 ·

Butterflied of Lamb: composition reflects this culinary part relative to the whole ingredient.

History

3000 BCE

Australian and New Zealand barbecue culture championed butterflied leg on the grill.

1700

Middle Eastern yoghurt marinades met butterflied legs for tender outdoor feasts.

2010

Catering cooks preferred butterflied legs for rapid, even service cooking.