🐑 Mutton vs. Lamb: A Definitive Guide

1. Age & Definition

• Lamb: Meat from a sheep less than 1 year old.

• Mutton: Meat from a sheep older than 2 years.

Age is the single most important factor that determines flavor, texture, and cooking methods.

2. Flavor & Texture

• Lamb:

• Mild, delicate flavor.

• Tender texture due to less-developed muscle fibers.

• Lower fat content.

• Mutton:

• Strong, gamey flavor.

• Tougher texture requiring slow cooking.

• Higher fat and deeper red color.