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Barnsley chop

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Raw Barnsley chop — Lamb Loin cut
Also called
🇬🇧Saddle of lamb🇺🇸Lamb Loin 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.

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.

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Pan-Fried Barnsley Chop with Mint Salsa Verde12 min

The double loin chop cut across the saddle — a single chop with two eyes of meat, T-bone style. Yorkshire's pub-lunch cl…

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