Description
A mutton leg is a cut of meat consisting of the rear leg of a sheep or goat. It is different from a leg of lamb in that the sheep is generally older, being at least 2 years old. The meat of a mutton leg is very lean and can be well marbled, although there can be a fair amount of tough tissue that is attributed to the age of the sheep. In comparison to a leg of lamb, mutton has a stronger taste with a slightly more gamey flavor. The leg can be cooked as a roast, cut into steaks or shredded into smaller pieces so it can be incorporated as an ingredient in larger dishes.