Welsh Lamb
Welsh Lamb is bred by generations of families on the abundant grasslands of Wales and it is the finest lamb available today as it is known for its sweet and melting texture. This premium quality meat offers the best flavour and tenderness, which is why it is so popular not only in Wales but abroad as well.
Welsh farmers believe in using the best of everything; from the finest Welsh grass, the lambs taken care of by the sharpest sheepdogs and of course wonderful husbandry.
So it is no wonder that Welsh lamb has been awarded PGI status, Protected Geographic Indication, which is the highly sought-after marque which guarantees that you are buying lambs born, reared and fattened in Wales. Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) is a status awarded by the European Commission that protects and promotes named regional food products that have a reputation or noted characteristics specific to that area. The PGI status prevents unfair competition and the misleading of consumers by non-genuine products which may be of inferior quality or different flavour. There are currently 41 products across the UK that have been awarded PGI Protected status, compared to 144 in France and 130 in Italy.
There’s of course plenty of choice, from roast lamb for Sunday lunch or Easter Day, tender and lean lamb chops, boned and rolled shoulder for roasting or minced lamb for moussaka. Talk to your local butcher who will be happy to give you any cuts that you need for a particular recipe or a BBQ. Wherever you look or search you’ll find endless recipes for Welsh lamb.
Recipe – Welsh Rack of Lamb
Francesco Mazzei Chef Patron of London restaurant L’Anima shows you his recipe for pot roast rack of Welsh lamb with seasonal vegetables. Francesco turns a best end of lamb into individual portions and shows you how to make a delicious sauce using roasted lamb bones.
