Best Lamb Types in the World
This variety of lambs comes from Merina and Campanifa breeds and cross-breeds between them raised in the districts of Beja, Setúbal, and Évora. This lamb owes its unique mellow flavor to a unique diet mainly consisting of milk and only a small amount of cereals.
The meat is light pink in color and has a wonderfully juicy, tender consistency. It is characterized by its low fat content, which gives it a mild but complex flavor. This lamb is commonly prepared around Easter, and it is usually simply roasted together with potatoes.
This is the meat of white Merino lambs raised in the Alentejo region. These lambs graze in the mountains and meadows, and mostly feed on wild herbs and grasses. The meat is characterized by its soft consistency and low fat content. This particular type of lamb is juicy and succulent, but its flavor is never overly intense.
Racks or cutlets of this lamb can be grilled, but the other cuts of this breed are used in the preparation of many traditional dishes, such as Ensopado de borrego, Caldeirada de borrego, and Lenha de borrego frito.
This lamb comes from Merino sheep crossbreeds raised in the municipality of Portalegre. Sheep have been raised in this region for centuries, and they are used to produce both meat and wool. They are mostly fed on crop cuttings, wild herbs, and grasses. Nordeste Alentejano lamb has a unique flavor and a succulent, juicy consistency.
It is characterized by its low fat content, which gives it a light yet complex flavor. This meat is an essential ingredient in traditional regional Portuguese dishes, but it is most often eaten simply roasted together with potatoes.
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