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These cuts are approximate equivalents — similar in character but with meaningful differences in preparation or exact cut.
Same age-class distinction — cordero lechal is roasted whole or in quarters, regular lamb shoulder is butchered as a primal cut.
These are related cuts, but not perfect swaps. Use the table below to judge how close your local option is before buying.
| Country | Cordero lechal | Lamb Shoulder |
|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸United States | Suckling lamb | Lamb Shoulder |
| 🇬🇧United Kingdom | Suckling lamb | Shoulder of Lamb |
| 🇫🇷France | Agneau de lait | Épaule d'agneau |
| 🇪🇸Spain | Cordero lechal | Paletilla de cordero |
| 🇦🇷Argentina | Cordero lechal | Paleta de cordero |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Cordero lechal | Paleta de cordero |
| 🇵🇹Portugal | Borrego de leite | Pá de borrego |
| 🇧🇷Brazil | Cordeiro de leite | Paleta de cordeiro |
| 🇮🇹Italy | Agnello da latte | Spalla d'agnello |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Milchlamm | Lammschulter |
$$ · roasts, smokers, and long cooks
Monitoring large cuts where opening the smoker or oven would cost heat.
ThermoPro TP20 Wireless Meat Thermometer
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