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Lamb BreastvsLamb Neck

lamb · Approximate equivalent

Both are cheap, collagen-rich lamb cuts that need long, slow cooking; interchangeable in stews and slow roasts.

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These are related cuts, but not perfect swaps. Use the table below to judge how close your local option is before buying.

Open Lamb BreastOpen Lamb NeckSee substitutes
Raw Lamb Breast — Lamb Breast cut
Lamb Breast
Lamb · Breast

The breast is the belly of the lamb, situated beneath the rack and loin. It consists of alternating layers of fat and lean meat, similar in structure to pork belly. When braised…

NeckRackLoinChumpLegShoulderBreast
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Raw Lamb Neck — Lamb Neck cut
Lamb Neck
Lamb · Neck

The neck is one of the most economical yet flavourful parts of the lamb, comprising the scrag end (nearest the head) and the middle neck. Rich in collagen and connective tissue,…

NeckRackLoinChumpLegShoulderBreast
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Names by country

CountryLamb BreastLamb Neck
🇺🇸United StatesLamb BreastLamb Neck
🇬🇧United KingdomBreast of LambNeck of Lamb
🇫🇷FrancePoitrine d'agneauCollier d'agneau
🇪🇸SpainPecho de corderoCuello de cordero
🇦🇷ArgentinaPecho de corderoCuello de cordero
🇲🇽MexicoPecho de corderoCuello de cordero
🇵🇹PortugalPeito de borregoPescoço de borrego
🇧🇷BrazilPeito de cordeiroPescoço de cordeiro
🇮🇹ItalyPetto d'agnelloCollo d'agnello
🇩🇪GermanyLammbrustLammhals

Cook either one well

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$$ · braised beef, lamb neck, pot roasts, and stews

Turn a tough cut tender in one pot

Browning meat on the stovetop, then braising it slowly in the oven.

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