Loin

Meat

Loin

Mutton loin is the premium back muscle—usually tender, fine-grained, suited to roasting whole or cutting into chops and medallions. It carries stronger mature sheep flavour with deep fat and spice affinity. Avoid overcooking; residual heat finishes the centre. Rest and slice across the grain. Being older than lamb, it needs time or bold spice to manage collagen and flavour. Pairs with cumin, coriander, chilli, root vegetables, mint and cloves.

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Characteristics

Preparations

ChopsGrilledPan FriedRoasted

Traits

JuicyLean To Moderate FatPremiumRoast Or GrillTenderVersatile

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 174

Amount per 100 g

  • Total Fat 8.47 g
  • Saturated Fat 3.71 g
  • Trans Fat 0.2 g
  • Monounsaturated Fat 4.02 g
  • Polyunsaturated Fat 0.74 g
  • Cholesterol 66.8 mg
  • Sodium 59.6 mg
  • Salt 0.16 g
  • Total Carbohydrate 0 g
  • Dietary Fibre 0 g
  • Total Sugars 0 g
  • Complex / starch 0 g
  • Protein 24.4 g
  • Water 62.7 g
Detailed nutrients

Loin is typically among the leaner, tender muscle primals.

History

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

Victorian butchers charted mutton chops, legs and shoulders as everyday working-class roasts; loin 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 loin of mutton as a cut with its own timing and sides.

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