Barnsley chop

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A double-loin chop cut across the saddle of the lamb, including both loin eyes plus the central spinal bone. A British butcher's tradition associated with Yorkshire — particularly the town of Barnsley — and much thicker than a single loin chop (typically 2–3 centimetres). The two loin eyes meet at the bone forming a butterfly shape on the plate. Served grilled or pan-fried medium-rare, traditionally with mint sauce or redcurrant jelly.

Raw Barnsley chop — Lamb Loin cut

Names by country

CountryNameNotes
🇺🇸United StatesBarnsley chopAlso called 'double loin chop' on some US menus.
🇬🇧United KingdomBarnsley chopprimaryA British butcher's tradition associated particularly with the Yorkshire town of Barnsley.
🇲🇽MexicoDoble chuleta de cordero
🇦🇷ArgentinaDoble chuleta de cordero
🇫🇷FranceCôtelette double d'agneau
🇪🇸SpainChuleta doble de cordero
🇵🇹PortugalCosteleta dupla de cordeiro
🇧🇷BrazilCosteleta dupla de cordeiro
🇮🇹ItalyCostoletta doppia d'agnello
🇩🇪GermanyDoppelkotelett vom Lamm

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Lamb Loin Chopclose

Same anatomical cut from the saddle, but Barnsley chop is cut across both loin eyes plus the spinal bone — a single chop spanning both sides of the animal — while a standard loin chop is cut from one side only.

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