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Lamb Chump ChopvsLamb Leg

lamb · Approximate equivalent

These cuts are approximate equivalents — similar in character but with meaningful differences in preparation or exact cut.

The chump is the rump end of the leg, so leg steaks cut from the top of the joint are the nearest larger-format substitute.

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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.

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Lamb Chump Chop
Lamb · Chump

The chump is the rump section of the lamb, located between the loin and the leg. It produces thick, well-flavoured chump chops that are meatier than loin chops but with more fat…

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Lamb Leg
Lamb · Leg

The leg is the largest and most versatile primal on the lamb, comprising the entire rear quarter. It is sold bone-in for traditional roasting, semi-boned or butterflied for…

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Names by country

CountryLamb Chump ChopLamb Leg
🇺🇸United StatesLamb Chump ChopLamb Leg
🇬🇧United KingdomChump ChopLeg of Lamb
🇫🇷FranceCôtelette de gigotGigot d'agneau
🇪🇸SpainChuleta de piernaPierna de cordero
🇦🇷ArgentinaChuleta de cuadrilPierna de cordero
🇲🇽MexicoChuleta de cadera de corderoPierna de cordero
🇵🇹PortugalCosteleta de borregoPerna de borrego
🇧🇷BrazilCosteleta de cordeiroPernil de cordeiro
🇮🇹ItalyCostoletta di groppa d'agnelloCosciotto d'agnello
🇩🇪GermanyLammhüftkotelettLammkeule

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