Shoulder Chop

Meat

Shoulder Chop

Mutton shoulder chops are thriftier, more collageneous chops—full of flavour, better with a little more time or a braise finish. It carries stronger mature sheep flavour with deep fat and spice affinity. Brown hard then finish gently with liquid if sinew shows. Excellent in spiced trays and country suppers.

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BraisedCookedFreshGrilledPreparedRoasted

Traits

Butcher CutPortionPrep ReadyShoulder ChopVersatile

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 204

Amount per 100 g

  • Total Fat 10.5 g
  • Saturated Fat 5.16 g
  • Trans Fat 0.2 g
  • Monounsaturated Fat 4.73 g
  • Polyunsaturated Fat 1.03 g
  • Cholesterol 71.3 mg
  • Sodium 63.5 mg
  • Salt 0.16 g
  • Total Carbohydrate 0 g
  • Dietary Fibre 0 g
  • Total Sugars 0 g
  • Complex / starch 0 g
  • Protein 24.1 g
  • Water 62.2 g
Detailed nutrients

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

History

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

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

Heritage and nose-to-tail menus revived named mutton cuts for restaurants and home braising. Cooks treated shoulder chop of mutton as a cut with its own timing and sides.

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