No spring lamb again

jackshelac

I always used to enjoy spring lamb at this time of year but local butchers and supermarkets don't stock it anymore. Anyone know why? Local butcher said it's too expensive as the French buy it all. Asked the butcher at Sainsbury's deli' and he looked confused and told me they stock the same lamb all year round! Please someone tell me where I can buy spring lamb

andrewf75

what is it exactly? maybe just a term that isn't used any more

geordie_joe

andrewf75 wrote: »

what is it exactly? maybe just a term that isn't used any more

It's lamb that is only 3-5 months old when it gets the chop.

You don't see it know because it is more economical to let the mother feed the lamb for a few more months and you'll get more money for it.

dlusman

jackshelac wrote: »

I always used to enjoy spring lamb at this time of year but local butchers and supermarkets don't stock it anymore. Anyone know why? Local butcher said it's too expensive as the French buy it all. Asked the butcher at Sainsbury's deli' and he looked confused and told me they stock the same lamb all year round! Please someone tell me where I can buy spring lamb

try from here
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Shaun-Sheep-Spring-Lamb-DVD/dp/B002YIHGSK

£3.91 - sounds like a bargain to me !

Ilona

Aaaaahhhh, poor little lamb, not much of a life if you only get 3 - 5 months.
Ilona

pauletruth

and most of the time it will be inside. older lmb has a much better taste.

Gigervamp

One of the local food producers that I follow on Twitter was advertising spring lamb the other day, so it is still available. Have you tried your local farmer's markets or BigBarn?

[Deleted User]

Just saw in Sainsbobs at Hempstead Valley a shoulder of lamb (not even organic) for £21.47.Not that big either .Looks like lambs off the menu for the foreseeable future.At this rate its dearer than Topside !!!!

vanilla8

my local waitrose had some spring lamb at the fresh counter yesterday

pauletruth

most places are doing legs at £4 a kilo.

shammyjack

pauletruth wrote: »

most places are doing legs at £4 a kilo.

Yes but it is New Zealand vac packed !