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Lamb
Primal: Leg (US)
Cooking Methods: Oven Roast
Good For: Marinating, Dry-Rub, Glazing
Fat Content: Low
Price: Expensive

Lamb Leg is by far the most popular Lamb cut, especially when made on festive holidays. There is a wide range of methods in which this portion of Lamb can be cooked. Since it is one of the most active parts of the Lamb, the meat on the Leg can be quite tough if not cooked properly. Most cooking experts see the Leg as a classic roasting cut.