Meat

Guard of Honour

Guard of honour is two racks stood upright with bones interlocked like crossed swords—another festive form, easier for some carvers than a full crown. Stuffing may sit between the racks. Tie securely, protect bone tips, roast to pink, rest, and carve tableside. The drama is the point; cooking is still standard rack technique. Order matching racks from the same animal when possible for even cook times.

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Quantity

Unit

Kg Liters Whole

Note

Characteristics

Preparations

BraisedCookedFreshGrilledPreparedRoasted

Traits

Butcher CutGuard of HonourPortionPrep ReadyVersatile

Nutrition

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

Nutrition Facts

Per 100 g edible portion

Calories 190

Amount per 100 g

Total Fat 11.9 g
Saturated Fat 5.23 g
Trans Fat 0.2 g
Monounsaturated Fat 4.85 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.01 g
Cholesterol 71.2 mg
Sodium 58.6 mg
Salt 0.15 g
Total Carbohydrate 0 g
Dietary Fibre 0 g
Total Sugars 0 g
Complex / starch 0 g
Protein 20.7 g
Water 61.5 g

Detailed nutrients

Energy 190 kcal
Water 61.5 g
Protein 20.7 g
Fat 11.9 g
- Saturated Fat 5.23 g
- Monounsaturated Fat 4.85 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 1.01 g
  - Omega-3 0.1 g
- Trans Fat 0.2 g
Vitamins 35.3 mg
- Vitamin A 15 µg
- Vitamin B1 — Thiamine 0.07 mg
- Vitamin B2 — Riboflavin 0.18 mg
- Vitamin B3 — Niacin 5.02 mg
- Vitamin B5 — Pantothenic Acid 0.54 mg
- Vitamin B6 0.36 mg
- Vitamin B7 — Biotin 2.2 µg
- Vitamin B9 — Folate 7 µg
- Vitamin B12 — Cobalamin 1.2 µg
- Vitamin C 2 mg
- Vitamin D 0.2 µg
- Vitamin E 0.26 mg
- Vitamin K 1.3 µg
Minerals 382 mg
- Major Minerals 381 mg
  - Calcium 46 mg
  - Sodium 58.6 mg
  - Potassium 276 mg
- Trace Minerals 1.5 mg
  - Iron 1.5 mg
Salt 0.15 g
Cholesterol 71.2 mg

Vitamins

vitamin-c: 2 · vitamin-b12-cobalamin: 1.2 · vitamin-a: 15 · vitamin-b1-thiamine: 0.07 · vitamin-b2-riboflavin: 0.18 · vitamin-b3-niacin: 5.02 · vitamin-b5-pantothenic-acid: 0.54 · vitamin-b6: 0.36 · vitamin-b7-biotin: 2.2 · vitamin-b9-folate: 7 · vitamin-d: 0.2 · vitamin-e: 0.26 · vitamin-k: 1.3 ·

Minerals

Sodium: 58.57 · Potassium: 276 · Calcium: 46 · Iron: 1.5 ·

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

History

500

British ceremonial cookery popularised the guard-of-honour presentation name.

1700

Wedding and banquet caterers offered guard of honour as an alternative to crown.

2010

Home celebration cooks attempted guard of honour with butcher-prepped racks.