Loin Chop

Meat

Loin Chop

Mutton loin chops are the classic eye chops from the back—tender, quick, the premium chop for grilling. It carries stronger mature sheep flavour with deep fat and spice affinity. Dry surface, salt, high heat, rest. Do not past medium on lean mature meat. Serve with cumin, coriander, chilli, root vegetables, mint and cloves.

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BraisedCookedFreshGrilledPreparedRoasted

Traits

Butcher CutLoin ChopPortionPrep ReadyVersatile

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 172

Amount per 100 g

  • Total Fat 8.5 g
  • Saturated Fat 3.65 g
  • Trans Fat 0.2 g
  • Monounsaturated Fat 4.07 g
  • Polyunsaturated Fat 0.78 g
  • Cholesterol 70.7 mg
  • Sodium 63.1 mg
  • Salt 0.15 g
  • Total Carbohydrate 0 g
  • Dietary Fibre 0 g
  • Total Sugars 0 g
  • Complex / starch 0 g
  • Protein 24 g
  • Water 63.1 g
Detailed nutrients

Loin is typically among the leaner, tender muscle primals.

History

Medieval English kitchens distinguished mutton from young lamb for feast stews and salted joints; loin chop of mutton took a named place in that kitchen trade.

Medieval English kitchens distinguished mutton from young lamb for feast stews and salted joints. Cooks treated loin chop of mutton as a cut with its own timing and sides.

As mutton cookery specialised, loin 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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