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Post by barefootfarmer on Aug 11, 2015 1:00:09 GMT
I have 3 dairy breed lambs that are almost 6 months old. I think I want to turn one of them entirely into ground lamb. Do you have any suggestions? We butcher our own hogs, beef & poultry so we can do the kill, gut and quartering .
I just don't know the best way to grind the meat so that all the different cuts are fully incorporated into the ground lamb. I know that lambs aren't aged. Should it be chilled before grinding?
I have two ways I can grind it. I have a kitchen aid meat grinder attachment and I have a stainless steel manual grinder.
Any tips or advice is appreciate. Thanks!
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Post by Bear Foot Farm on Aug 11, 2015 1:13:47 GMT
I'd want it as cold as possible, and definitely use the electric grinder. Cut it all into chunks and mix them before grinding, then run it through once or twice
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Post by paquebot on Aug 11, 2015 4:12:42 GMT
Cold and semi-stiff, same as venison. As BFF says, cut in chunks or strips and mix beforehand. If you have meat lugs, mix as you go when cutting. Do that by layering or just scattering them about. Grind into another lug and then mix like you are kneading dough. Every package should be almost identical.
Martin
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Post by Maura on Aug 13, 2015 17:53:23 GMT
I would take the best cuts, chops and/or a roast, and grind the rest. I’d probably save the neck bones for the dog. The liver is going to be good, either for you or the dog/cat. Save the lungs for the dog/cat, as well and anything else you recognize as organ meat.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 13, 2015 19:30:31 GMT
As said above, cold and just mix together. Either will work to grind. Heart can be ground with the rest. Lamb makes great summer sausage....James
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Post by Deleted on Aug 13, 2015 22:36:56 GMT
I like to cut it into strips, then it almost self feeds into the grinder. Really cold meat!
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Post by barefootfarmer on Aug 14, 2015 3:18:54 GMT
Thanks everyone! We can do this! Now to get busy butchering chickens so we can move on to lambs and beef. I love this time of year. It's kind of like cleaning out the farm. Downsizing my feed bill and filling the freezers.
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