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About a year ago, I started thinking carefully about how I wanted the rest of my life to go. I realized that I was significantly overweight and that I wasn't able to do the types of things that I wanted to do. Instead of of living the rest of my life unhappy and overweight, I decided to start working on eating healthier by choosing better foods. I decided to invest some time into cooking and reading about ingredients, and it really paid off. This blog is all about making better dishes from home, and knowing how to avoid weight gain through healthy eating.

3 Cuts of Lamb to Buy from an Online Butcher Shop

If lamb is one of your favorite types of meat, you may be frustrated with the selection, freshness, and prices of lamb at your local grocery store. Instead of buying lamb that doesn't meet your standards for any reason, consider taking your shopping efforts to the internet. Many online butcher shops will promptly deliver meat products to your area, and that boasts a wide range of products including lamb. A quick browse through an online butcher shop's website will make you realize how many different cuts of lamb are available, and you may be eager to try each of them.

Shanks

If your online butcher shop sells lamb, it's almost certain that lamb shanks will be one of the available products. This is a cut of meat that you'll often cook low and slow — perhaps braising it in a liquid in the oven for several hours at a low heat setting. This cooking method breaks down the lamb's connective tissues, making the meat essentially fall off the bone with tenderness. There are many different ingredients that you can include when you cook lamb shanks, and this dish can be a part of a perfect meal on a chilly winter day.

Rib Chops

While you might have some experience with buying lamb chops, step your presentation game up a notch by buying rib chops. This is a cut in which the rib bone remains attached to the meat, rather than being cut off by the butcher. You can cook lamb rib chops in several ways, including in a cast iron pan on your stove and your barbecue. They're known for their tender and flavorful nature, and the inclusion of the rib bone can be a key presentation element when you plate your food. For example, you might position a couple of chops on a guest's plate with the rib bones extending upward.

Kebabs

A lot of people enjoy buying a piece of lamb, dicing it into cubes, and pushing the cubes onto wooden skewers to grill. If you like the taste of lamb kebabs but aren't interested in doing this prep work yourself, see if your online butcher shop sells ready-made kebabs. It may have a variety of lamb kebabs available in different marinates, which means that all you'll need to do is take care of the grilling and the side dishes. This can become a family favorite or weeknight meal.