Meat

Neck

Lamb neck is bone-in or filleted meat from the cervical region—rich, collagen-laced, ideal for slow braises, Irish stew, and modern pulled-lamb dishes. One of the best flavour-to-price ratios on the animal. Braise on the bone until meat slips; or use neck fillet for quicker sears and curries. The bones make superb broth. Do not rush. Paprika, rosemary, cumin, and tomato all suit neck’s depth. A chef’s secret for stew quality.

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Quantity

Unit

Kg Liters Whole

Note

Cuts & parts

Best End

Fillet

Scrag End

Characteristics

Preparations

BraisedGrilledMincedRoastedStock

Traits

Butcher CutCollagenEconomicalFlavourfulVersatile

Nutrition

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

Nutrition Facts

Per 100 g edible portion

Calories 195

Amount per 100 g

Total Fat 11.9 g
Saturated Fat 5.26 g
Trans Fat 0.2 g
Monounsaturated Fat 5.1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.98 g
Cholesterol 68.1 mg
Sodium 61.7 mg
Salt 0.15 g
Total Carbohydrate 0 g
Dietary Fibre 0 g
Total Sugars 0 g
Complex / starch 0 g
Protein 21.8 g
Water 56.8 g

Detailed nutrients

Energy 195 kcal
Water 56.8 g
Protein 21.8 g
Fat 11.9 g
- Saturated Fat 5.26 g
- Monounsaturated Fat 5.1 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 0.98 g
  - Omega-3 0.1 g
- Trans Fat 0.2 g
Vitamins 37 mg
- Vitamin A 15 µg
- Vitamin B1 — Thiamine 0.08 mg
- Vitamin B2 — Riboflavin 0.2 mg
- Vitamin B3 — Niacin 5.53 mg
- Vitamin B5 — Pantothenic Acid 0.6 mg
- Vitamin B6 0.39 mg
- Vitamin B7 — Biotin 2.4 µg
- Vitamin B9 — Folate 7.7 µg
- Vitamin B12 — Cobalamin 1.2 µg
- Vitamin C 2 mg
- Vitamin D 0.2 µg
- Vitamin E 0.28 mg
- Vitamin K 1.4 µg
Minerals 439 mg
- Major Minerals 438 mg
  - Calcium 48 mg
  - Sodium 61.7 mg
  - Potassium 328 mg
- Trace Minerals 1.5 mg
  - Iron 1.5 mg
Salt 0.15 g
Cholesterol 68.1 mg

Vitamins

vitamin-c: 2 · vitamin-b12-cobalamin: 1.2 · vitamin-a: 15 · vitamin-b1-thiamine: 0.08 · vitamin-b2-riboflavin: 0.2 · vitamin-b3-niacin: 5.53 · vitamin-b5-pantothenic-acid: 0.6 · vitamin-b6: 0.39 · vitamin-b7-biotin: 2.4 · vitamin-b9-folate: 7.7 · vitamin-d: 0.2 · vitamin-e: 0.28 · vitamin-k: 1.4 ·

Minerals

Sodium: 61.74 · Potassium: 328 · Calcium: 48 · Iron: 1.5 ·

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

History

3000 BCE

Irish and British stews depended on neck for body and flavour.

1700

Chef campaigns promoted neck as the thrift cut that tastes expensive.

2010

Slow-cooker households adopted neck for weekend set-and-forget meals.