Mince

Meat

Mince

Mutton mince is finely ground meat for sauces, pies, kofta and stuffings—everyday form of this lean or game animal. It carries stronger mature sheep flavour with deep fat and spice affinity. Brown without steaming, drain excess liquid if watery, build flavour with aromatics from cumin, coriander, chilli, root vegetables, mint and cloves.

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Characteristics

Preparations

BakedFreshFriedSaucesSautéedSimmered

Traits

BindableFast CookingFineQuick CookVersatile

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 200

Amount per 100 g

  • Total Fat 12.6 g
  • Saturated Fat 4.95 g
  • Trans Fat 0.2 g
  • Monounsaturated Fat 4.96 g
  • Polyunsaturated Fat 0.95 g
  • Cholesterol 66.1 mg
  • Sodium 61.3 mg
  • Salt 0.14 g
  • Total Carbohydrate 0 g
  • Dietary Fibre 0 g
  • Total Sugars 0 g
  • Complex / starch 0 g
  • Protein 21.1 g
  • Water 63.2 g
Detailed nutrients

Mince of Mutton: composition reflects this culinary part relative to the whole ingredient.

History

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

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

As mutton cookery specialised, mince was portioned and sold ready for the pan. Heritage and nose-to-tail menus revived named mutton cuts for restaurants and home braising.

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