ABOUT RACK OF LAMB

Lamb is an excellent choice of meat and easy to prepare especially when the young sheep are raised on grass as feed. Grass-fed beef and lamb has more Omega-3 fatty acids, which reduce the risk of heart disease. Grass-fed also contains more beta-carotene and up to five times as much conjugated linoleic acids (CLA).

Lamb from Australia and New Zealand sell for more than half the price of American of quality lamb e.g., rack of lamb from Elysian Fields Farm sells for $160 for a 3 pound rack online at Dean and Deluca. You can purchase Elysian Farm Lamb in NYC, sold under the Pure Bred label at Grace's Market and Dean and Deluca. This lamb is milder than Australian and New Zealand lamb, Most agree that the lamb racks from Australia and New Zealand have a gamier taste than American style racks.

A comparison of the two cuts of Rack of Lamb Using Sous Vide Preparation

TRADER JOE'S RACK OF LAMB		COSTCO'S (KIRKLAND) RACK OF LAMB
1.32 lbs		690 grams
16.49/lb		$18.58
622 grams		12.99/LB
589 grams without wrappers		1.43 lbs
		655 grams without wrappers
574 grams after 2 hours 135 F sous vide		637 grams after 2 hours 135F sous vide

COMPARISON OF THE TWO METHODS

Trader Joe's Lamb (left) and Costco Rack of Lamb on Right. Note: A higher fat level in the Costco lamb. Both racks were cooked at 135F for 2 hours.

SAMPLE DISHES USING BOTH LAMBS

	Trader Joe Sous Vide Lamb dish. Note: This lamb dish was cooked at 134F
	Costco Rack of lamb with Ratatouille and Red Pepper Sauce

Pros and Cons for e

Method I provides for a clearer more pure form of duck fat. Method II retains water which can decrease shelf-life. In addition Method II requir

..."It is estimated that approximately 10% of lambs in Australia are completely lot fed, while around 50% or more are now receiving grain finishing or supplementary feeding (According to the Sheep Meat Council of Australia)..."source . The problem with the grain finishing is that the extra weight gain is mostly fat.