Chump Chop

Meat

Chump Chop

Mutton chump chops are cut from the rump end—meatier and slightly harder-working than mid-loin chops, excellent grilled or pan-fried. It carries stronger mature sheep flavour with deep fat and spice affinity. Season well, cook over high heat, rest. A brief covered finish helps if thick. Being older than lamb, it needs time or bold spice to manage collagen and flavour.

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BraisedCookedFreshGrilledPreparedRoasted

Traits

Butcher CutChump ChopPortionPrep ReadyVersatile

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Nutrition

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

Nutrition Facts

Per 100 g edible portion

Calories 212

Amount per 100 g

  • Total Fat 10.2 g
  • Saturated Fat 5.03 g
  • Trans Fat 0.2 g
  • Monounsaturated Fat 4.79 g
  • Polyunsaturated Fat 1.04 g
  • Cholesterol 72.1 mg
  • Sodium 57.2 mg
  • Salt 0.16 g
  • Total Carbohydrate 0 g
  • Dietary Fibre 0 g
  • Total Sugars 0 g
  • Complex / starch 0 g
  • Protein 24.2 g
  • Water 56.9 g
Detailed nutrients

Fillet is primarily muscle—leaner than belly or skin-on cuts of the same species.

History

Spice-trade cookery folded mutton into curry, pilaf and tagine traditions across South Asia and the Middle East; chump chop of mutton took a named place in that kitchen trade.

Commonwealth home cookery kept mutton curry and slow stews when premium lamb prices rose. Cooks treated chump chop of mutton as a cut with its own timing and sides.

As mutton cookery specialised, chump chop was portioned and sold ready for the pan. Medieval English kitchens distinguished mutton from young lamb for feast stews and salted joints.

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