Mutton was once fairly common in American supermarkets and butcher shops but today it is just not to be found.
Lamb, of course, is easy to find, which is good as lamb is far, far, far, more tender and tasty than tough old mutton, right?
Ha.
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Hahahahahahhahhaha.
In America — unlike the rest of the civilized world which declares mutton to be a female or castrated male sheep over a year old, while lambs are sheep under a year — the words may be used interchangeably.
Hahahhahhahahaha.
Wonder what word those trying to sell the stuff are going to use.
Mutton, in my humble opinion should b e outlawed
Where does one even find mutton today? I’ve always wanted to try it, roasted either in the English way, or as a good Hammelbraten, with red cabbage and dumplings, and either way, with a good Hefeweizen or a bock.
Best regards,
Brad
We have strong suspicion that most of what is sold in U.S. supermarkets as “lamb” would be called “mutton” in other nations.