Frequently Asked Questions About Buying my Lamb
If I buy a grass-fed lamb, how much meat can I expect to receive?
You will receive 25-30 pounds of meat, depending on what you request
for cuts. For example, if you request cuts with bones, such as chops or
roasts with bones, the net weight will be higher. If you request
a lot of ground beef or stew lamb the net weight will be less
because the bone will be removed.
What will the cuts be like?
They will be vacuum-packaged in appropriately-sized packages.Vacuum
packaging is great, but occasionally the seal fails. Check your
inventory and if a package is beginning to show frost inside, use that
package sooner than the others. Each cut will be
identified. You will receive your order frozen.
I don't have much freezer space. How much space will I need?
If your space is limited to the freezer portion of your fridge, one
whole lamb will probably take up most of that space. If you
request bones, and/or if your was a particularly large lamb, more space
may be required. If space is at a premium, other options include
purchasing a half lamb or individual cuts when they are available.
What about decisions about cuts?
Chops and leg of lamb are heavenly! Ground lamb is always a good
choice, particularly if you haven't had much experience cooking lamb. I
substitute it for ground beef in most recipes. I also enjoy shanks, and
stew lamb. These cuts lend themselves to slow cooking with moisture at
lower temperatures.
What is hanging weight, and why am I charged for that weight instead of the final net weight?
The hanging weight is the weight of the lamb at the point that it is
ready to be cut to your specifications. The hanging weight includes all
of the potentially usable meat and associated bones. This weight is
obtained with the meat cutter' scale, and it is the weight that is used to
calculate charges for cutting and wrapping. Using this weight is the
fairest and most consistent method for calculating price. Please note
however that the final yield is less than the hanging weight. The actual yield is influenced by the
size of the individual lamb and how many cuts involving removal of bone are requested by the customer.
Where will I pick up my lamb when it's ready?
When your lamb is ready I will contact you and you will be able to pick up your order in Florence, Massachusetts.
What do I do next?
Click on the contact link at the bottom of this page and request that
your name be put on my reservation list for the upcoming year.
I'll need your name, e-mail address, and
phone number. If your message is not acknowledged within a day or
two please contact me again.
Then start gathering recipes!
When will my order be ready for pick up?
My lamb is usually ready for pick up sometime between mid November and New Year's; the actual date varies from year to year.
How much will this cost?
Please click on Grass-fed Lamb at Sojourner Sheep for information about pricing and availability.
Will you ship my order?
It's important to support the people who produce food in
your own area. If you're not within driving distance, I may be
able to help you locate a source near you.
For more general information about the availability of grass-fed lamb
from Sojourner Sheep, as well as pricing information, please read Grass-fed Lamb at Sojourner Sheep.