The technology of cooking lamb loin
Lamb brisket - the meat of the dorsal part of the carcass of the sheep, which includes ribs.This part of lamb meat is considered the most tender and lean, great for frying and stewing. Consider how to cook lamb loin on the grill, charcoal, pan, in the sleeve and on the grill.
Benefit and harm
Before you start cooking lamb, find out what the benefits and harms of this product, and to whom it is contraindicated.
The beneficial properties of lamb include:
- low calorie;
- low cholesterol and fat;
- the presence of beneficial trace elements and amino acids;
- high protein content.
Lamb meat is good for people who have problems with the cardiovascular system and anemia.
If we talk about the dangers, lamb is still very heavy meat for the stomach. Therefore, its use is limited to people who have problems with the digestive tract. Due to its high protein content, it is contraindicated for those suffering from diseases of the liver, kidneys and gall bladder.
Eat loin in moderation, and monitor your health, then eating will bring you great satisfaction.
How to choose?
Few people know how to choose the right lamb meat. Depending on the age of the animal, it will vary in color. The lighter the meat, the younger the animal, and vice versa.
For eating I use the meat of young sheep, up to three years. Young meat is more tender and soft, has no sharp smell. The meat of old sheep, on the contrary, is tough and has a pronounced smell, which is not to everyone's liking.
And also when choosing lamb look at the color of fat, it should be white. And the meat itself, after clicking on it, should return to its previous form. This indicates the freshness of the product.
Recipes
There are many ways to cook loin, for example, in a tandoor. Today we look at the most popular recipes.
On the grill
For cooking meat on the grill is recommended to take what parts of the body, like the back, brisket and lumbar part. We will cook loin with you.
Before frying on the grill, many advise to marinate meat, although this is not necessary. For those who prefer marinade, there is a recipe: mix adjika, paprika, black pepper and apple juice, and leave the meat for about three to five hours. Instead of apple juice, you can take wine or lemon, but they can kill the true taste of lamb.
Before you put the meat on the fire, check that there is enough heat, and then start cooking it. The holding time on the grill is 10 minutes. During this time, do not forget to watch the meat and turn it over.
After it is cooked, cut the greens and try. By the way, greens not only add to the dish of refinement, but also help the stomach to digest and absorb meat.
If you suddenly have meat left, you can cook the soup. Just throw it in the pan with the rest of the vegetables and cook until the potatoes are ready. Only 20-30 minutes, and the main dish of the day is ready.
Barbecue
The main dish of outdoor recreation is kebabs. Usually people cook kebabs from beef, chicken or pork. But today we suggest you make it out of lamb.
Meat preparation is the most important process before roasting kebabs. If you want the meat to roast evenly, be juicy and soft, then cut it into small pieces, the same size.
After you cut the meat, transfer it to a large container, such as a saucepan, cover it with lemon juice and salt. For one kilo of kebab, you need one lemon. For meat, cut an ode onion and leave to marinate for 2 hours or more. Indeed, the meat will be soft, stood in the marinade for one day.
Do not forget to periodically mix the meat so that it is evenly soaked with salt and marinade.
String meat on skewers according to their size. Thus, you will be sure that all the meat is fried. Very tasty, if you alternate meat with onions.
In order to understand when you can put skewers on the coals, watch the fire. There should not be a flame and separate small tongues.If you cook on an open corner, they will turn out raw inside and burnt outside. The cooking time of lamb on charcoal is about 15 minutes. Turn the kebabs while frying and watch the fire, then they will surely delight you and your loved ones.
On the griddle
Probably, everyone had such a thing, sitting in front of the TV and thinking about summer, about a delicious kebab, grilled meat and not immediately realize that it can be cooked at home. Today we will review with you a homemade recipe for cooking lamb loin on the bone in a skillet. So let's get started.
For tasty and juicy lamb, we need:
- lamb loin - 1 kg;
- lemon juice from one lemon;
- soy sauce - 2 tbsp. l .;
- spices to taste;
- olive oil - 6 tbsp. l
After we have collected all the necessary ingredients, proceed to cooking.
- Cooking marinade, for which we mix butter, lemon, spices and soy sauce in one container. We try on the salt and, if necessary, add more.
- Cut the meat into pieces and dip it well in the marinade from all sides. After we put in a plastic bag and leave for at least four hours.
- Lay the lamb on a hot frying pan and fry on each side. After reducing the heat to a minimum, simmer the meat for about 15 minutes. The time also depends on the type of plate and power.
Meat can be served both separately and together with a salad of cucumbers and tomatoes. Bon appetit to you and your family!
In a sleeve with a bow
The method of cooking meat in the sleeve is popular not only for its simplicity, but also its utility. Such dishes are ideal for people watching the figure and diet, and the meat is much softer and more tender than in the same pan.
You can bake meat both independently and with vegetables. Consider two recipes: lamb loin with onions and potatoes. Meat, baked with onions, has a very pleasant smell and unusual taste due to onions.
Ingredients for lamb loin in sleeve with bow:
- meat - 1 kg;
- bay leaf - 3 pcs .;
- garlic - 3 pcs .;
- onions - 1 pc .;
- various spices to taste - 3 tbsp. l
Marinade:
- olive oil - 3 tbsp. l .;
- vinegar - 1 tbsp. l .;
- spices for pilaf (or any other) - 1 tsp.
Let's start cooking lamb in the sleeve.
- Cut the meat into large pieces. Separately, rub the onion and garlic, spices, mix them and apply on meat.
- Mix all ingredients for marinade. In the finished marinade dip the meat on all sides.
- Transfer the lamb into the sleeve, pour out the remaining marinade, put the bay leaves on top and leave for 2 hours.
- After preheating the oven to 180 degrees and cook the dish for 1.5-2 hours.
If you want to cook not only meat, but also vegetables, consider the following recipe for lamb loin with potatoes. Despite the fact that potatoes are cooked faster than meat, with this recipe you will cook everything evenly.
For cooking lamb with potatoes in the sleeve you will need:
- lamb loin - 500 g;
- red onions - 1 pc .;
- carrots - 1 pc .;
- potatoes - 700 g;
- parsley - 1 bunch;
- salt and spices to taste.
Now we proceed to the preparation of our dish.
- Cut the lamb meat into small pieces. The smaller the pieces, the faster they bake.
- Cut the potatoes into large pieces and the onions into rings. Carrots can be cut into oblong stripes or grated.
- In a separate bowl, mix the spices, salt, parsley and mix with the remaining ingredients.
- Preheat the oven to 180 degrees and bake the dish in the sleeve for 40-50 minutes.
This recipe will especially appeal to lovers of potatoes and something hot. Enjoy your meal!
Grilled
Many in the house have an electric grill - a special griddle or grill function in the oven. You can try the recipe for lamb, grilled at home. The following is not only the cooking process, but also a new marinade recipe, with which the meat will have an unusually rich and delicate flavor. Let's get started.
Ingredients required for cooking lamb:
- lamb loin - 500 g;
- mint and parsley - 1 bunch;
- garlic - two cloves;
- olive oil - 3 tbsp. l .;
- salt to taste;
- a mixture of ground pepper to taste;
- rosemary - one twig.
You must start with cooking marinade. To do this, finely chop rosemary, mint, parsley and garlic. Mix and add olive oil, then salt.
After rinsing the meat on the bone with running water, dry thoroughly, cut and repel if you want to fry in a frying pan. After you need to marinate each piece of meat, leaving soaked for a couple of hours. Once the time has elapsed, transfer the meat to an electric grill or frying pan, and fry until brownish crust. Once the dish is ready, cut into a plate of fresh herbs and vegetables (cucumbers, tomatoes), add the sauce.
You should like this recipe, and you will cook more than just such a dish in a simple way.
Lamb cooked in any of the above methods will be enjoyed by you and your relatives to taste. You can cook it in the summer on vacation or on holidays. If you present your lamb for your New Year to your family and friends, they will definitely not remain indifferent and will ask you a recipe before leaving. You will surprise everyone not only with creativity, but also with the level of your cooking.
The recipe for cooking lamb loin on a charcoal grill is in the following video.