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Lamb RackvsSaddle of lamb

lamb · Approximate equivalent

Anatomically adjacent — rack is the rib end (8 ribs), saddle is the loin section behind it. A whole rack-plus-saddle is sometimes called a *long saddle* or sold as a guard-of-honour preparation.

Translation takeaway

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

Open Lamb RackOpen Saddle of lambSee substitutes
Raw Lamb Rack — Lamb Rack cut
Lamb Rack
Lamb · Rack

The rack is the most prized primal cut on the lamb, comprising 6 to 8 rib bones of the upper back between the neck and the loin. When trimmed and frenched, the exposed rib bones…

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Frenched rack of lamb

NeckRackLoinChumpLegShoulderBreast
Raw Saddle of lamb — Lamb Loin cut
Saddle of lamb
Lamb · Loin

Both loins of the lamb still attached, butchered in one piece — the section of the back between the rack (rib end) and the chump (rump end), with the kidneys and fillets often…

NeckRackLoinChumpLegShoulderBreast
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Names by country

CountryLamb RackSaddle of lamb
🇺🇸United StatesLamb RackSaddle of lamb
🇬🇧United KingdomRack of LambSaddle of lamb
🇫🇷FranceCarré d'agneauSelle d'agneau
🇪🇸SpainCostillar de cordero—
🇦🇷ArgentinaRack de cordero—
🇲🇽MexicoRack de cordero—
🇵🇹PortugalCarré de borregoSela de borrego
🇧🇷BrazilCarré de cordeiro—
🇮🇹ItalyCarrè d'agnelloSella d'agnello
🇩🇪GermanyLammkarree—

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