The largest roasting joint: leaner than shoulder, with a cleaner slice when cooked to medium. Bone-in for flavour, boneless butterfly for the grill. This is the Easter and Eid centrepiece in much of the world.
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Tenderness55
Marbling35
Umami70
Price50
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Roasting94
Barbecue82
Grilling70
Recommended cooking
58–62°CRest 15 min
A probe in the thickest part beats the clock. Tent with foil while resting.
How to pick it
Aitchbone removed makes carving trivial; ask the butcher to tunnel-bone it.
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Nutrition · Per 100 g raw edible portion
183kcalCalories
20.5gProtein
10.5gFat
4.2gSaturated fat
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