Topic: How easy to butcher raw leg of lamb?

[976bar]

Thanks guys. Sounds like it's possible but maybe a good idea for me to check to see what my local butcher will charge first.

If he's a good butcher, then he should do it for free. Mine only took about 4 minutes to de-bone and cut into 3 inch chunks, where as it would take me about half an hour. It all depends on whether you want to cut out some of the sinew that comes with it or not. If not, then it shouldn't take you much more than half an hour. The real key is a very very sharp knife.

[chewytikka]

Hi NJ
A few more vid demos on the subject.
From what looks like very easy to the more complicated methods.
http://youtu.be/RoHTAvXurCk
http://youtu.be/fWGaazDEfEg
http://youtu.be/10q-abQna6M
http://youtu.be/h7LmaKdbvdo

cheers Chewy

[natterjak]

Thanks chewy, some good info there. I think the first one of that group of 4 was most impressive. Ha has the look of someone who does that every day.

Hmmm.. Fancy some roast lamb for dinner now!

[beachbum]

Wow, the first guy was a maniac. Makes me want to have a go myself. The fourth one is from Hunter TAFE ( TAFE - college of Technical And Further Education ) which is in Newcastle on the Hunter River so the instructor is doing it rather painstakingly.

He can't be a real butcher as he's middle aged with 10 fingers still intact  ;D