Can Lamb Shoulder Chops be treated the same way as a steak?
I am confused about cooking method (dry vs wet heat) and timing of lamb shoulder chops.
According to foodnetwork, lamb shoulder is a tough cut, that is suited for slow cooking like braising, but also from them Pan-Grilled Lamb Shoulder Chops shows that I can cook them similar to a steak?
As for why I am looking at lamb shoulder chops, well, it's half the price of a lamb loin/rib over here.
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I confirm, I regularly grill lamb chops in a pan (or even better, on a barbecue) and it is delicious! Of course it won't be as soft as a piece of meat that you slow-cooked for hours, but it is not hard either. It should be cooked quickly, 3-4 minuts on each side, I imagine that it will get hard if you overcook them. You can indeed also marinate them before, which will make them more tender and tastier.
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Are lamb chops the same as steak?
Double Loin Chop This comes from the loin of the lamb and is the equivalent of a T-bone beef steak in that they both comprise the fillet and the sirloin of the animal.What is the difference between lamb chops and lamb shoulder chops?
Shoulder chops are larger in size than rib and loin chops, and have a tougher muscle structure. This means that you will want to cook them slightly longer than a rib or loin chop, and at lower heat. They also benefit from a brine, a rub, or a marinade to help break down the tough muscle fibers.Is lamb shoulder chops a good cut of meat?
Lamb Shoulder This large muscle is full of rich and sweet meat. Lamb shoulder steak can be presented whole, as a roast, or cut into steak-sized chops or diced for stew meat. Lamb shoulder meat has quite a bit of marbling, giving it flavor but also toughness and chew, so this is a cut that requires long cooking methods.Are lamb shoulder steaks tough?
Lamb shoulder chops are tough. So, just like any other tough cut of meat, they require low, slow cooking, which makes them ideal for your slow cooker. You can't quickly pan-fry or grill them. They really do need to be cooked low and slow.Lamb Shoulder Chops Recipe - 3 Secrets to Making Tough Lamb Chops Tender
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