Ternasco de Aragón

Ternasco de Aragón is the meat of Rasa Aragonesa, Ojinegra de Teruel and Roya Bilbilitana lambs, raised in the provinces of Huesca, Teruel and Zaragoza in Aragon. The lambs must be fed in stables on their mothers’ milk for at least 50 days and are slaughtered at an age between 70 and 90 days.

There are currently more than a thousand cattle farms that produce this meat. Ternasco de Aragón has a characteristic pink color, low percentage of fat, and a mild flavor due to their specific diet. There are numerous ways to prepare ternasco de Aragon; it can be roasted, grilled, or used in different stews and soups.