What is the best cut of lamb for casserole?

Table of Contents:

1. What is the best cut of lamb for casserole?
2. How do you know when Lamb shanks are done?
3. Can you cook frozen lamb shanks in a slow cooker?
4. Can I barbecue lamb shanks?

What is the best cut of lamb for casserole?

Shoulder or leg of lamb: both of these cuts are perfect in a stew or casserole when diced. Meat from the shoulder needs to be trimmed of excess fat first; while meat from the leg gives neater, leaner pieces of meat than the shoulder. Both are meltingly tender with a fantastic flavour.

How do you know when Lamb shanks are done?

Insert a meat fork into the thickest part of the joint – it should slide in and out easily and the meat shouldn't be tough. You can also use a meat thermometer to test the internal temperature of the lamb shank to make sure it's cooked fully: 53-57C for medium-rare.

Can you cook frozen lamb shanks in a slow cooker?

Can you cook frozen meat in a slow cooker? The answer to this question as a whole is no, but since the point of a slow cooker is to cook food over a longer period of time, it's no surprise that many think putting a frozen piece of meat in one would both defrost and cook it successfully. But Knific advises against it.

Can I barbecue lamb shanks?

The best way to barbecue this cut of lamb is long and slow. ... place the shanks into a bowl and pour over the marinade, season and leave for about an hour or at least until your barbecue coals are ready. Place directly over the coals to brown the meat, this should only take a few minutes each side.