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Why Grass Fed Is The Healthy Choice.

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All food should be what it says it is and all 100% grass fed TK Natural lamb is just that.
Our lamb is produced and prepared in the most natural way,
ensuring it is safe for you and your family to eat.

All Our Lamb Is:

100% Grass Fed / Free Range

Our lambs are raised on New Zealand farms on a grass diet and have not been fed anything other than grass, hay, silage lucerne or non-grain feed crops.

Gluten Free

Our lambs have never been fed any wheat, rye, barley, or crossbreeds of these grains during their lifetime.

No Antibiotics

Our lambs have never been administered antibiotics in any form from birth to harvest.

No Hormones

Our lambs are raised without any added hormones or growth stimulants.

No GMO (genetically modified organisms)

From birth to harvest our lambs have never been fed any genetically engineered feed.

Grass vs Grain.

Sheep are ruminant animals, which means they are designed to eat grass, not grain. TK Natural Lamb is 100% grass fed and never fed any imported lucerne, imported stock feed, grain or grain by-products or compounded or manufactured stock feed.

Grain-fed animals are traditionally raised in intensive feedlots where they are fed an unnatural diet based on corn or soy. They are often given hormones to grow faster as well as antibiotics to survive the unsanitary living conditions.

TK Natural Lamb is raised as nature intended on a 100% pasture or vegetarian diet. The result is a pure, healthy and natural protein, free from antibiotics or any other introduced chemicals.

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Grass fed lamb.

  • contains less total fat than grain-fed lamb, meaning gram per gram fewer calories.
  • contains up to five times more Omega 3s than grain-fed and is essential for good health, especially for the heart and brain.
  • is known to have high levels of a good fat called Conjugated Linoleic Acid (CLA), which is associated with reduced body fat and other health benefits. Studies have shown that CLA may help reduce the incidence of cancer. (Source: Beef and Lamb NZ.)

Nutrition.

TK Natural Lamb is a nutrient powerhouse providing your family with good quality protein and the vital minerals iron and zinc, vitamin D and the B-group of Vitamins such as B12, niacin, thiamine, and riboflavin.

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Nutritional info

Fat

A lean cut of 100% grass-fed free range lamb is 92% fat free.

Protein

A 3oz (85gm) portion of lamb provides over ¼ cup of protein, well over a third of your daily needs.

Iron

Lamb is twice as rich in iron as pork, three times as rich as chicken and six times as rich as fish.

B Vitamins

Lamb is a major dietary source of vitamin B12 and good source of B vitamins, niacin, vitamin B6 (pyridoxine),  B1 (thiamine) vitamin B2 (riboflavin) and biotin.

Cholesterol

Lean 100% grass-fed lamb does not cause high blood cholesterol and can be included in a low cholesterol diet.

Zinc

Zinc is important for growth and reproduction, maintaining the body’s immune system and for healing.  Zinc is not widely distributed in foods but lamb does have a high zinc content.

Cuts.

Lamb is incredibly tasty and incredibly easy to prepare. It’s also extremely versatile and suits a wide range of dishes and flavours.

Explore the different cuts here and be sure to check out our recipe page.

Shank

Normally always bone-in, both the fore and hind shanks are tender and their most flavoursome when slow cooked in a braised or sous-vide style.

Belly

The lamb belly is full of flavor and needs to be cooked slow and low. It has become a popular cut in foodservice, but you are unlikely to find it in a retail store.

Leg

The classic leg of lamb comes from the hindquarter and is the most versatile cut, and also one of the most economical. Providing lots of cooking options, a leg of lamb can be roasted whole, butterflied, cubed (for kebabs), or cut into sirloin chops or steaks. A bone-in leg of lamb makes an impressive dish for a celebratory meal while the boneless butterflied leg is ideally suited for the BBQ or grill.

Sirloin

The Sirloin or rump of lamb comes either cap on or cap off and has a variety of uses and a real juicy lamb texture and full flavour.

Loin

The loin contains two main muscles the loin eye and tenderloin and both are positioned back-to-back in the lower loin area in front of the leg. As a bone in cut it is usually divided into loin chops, little jewels which are small, perfectly portioned T-bone steaks or it can be boned and supplied as boneless loins or tenderloins.

Rack

The iconic rack of lamb comes from the upper loin area behind the shoulder. The rack can be prepared in many ways; as a whole joint or as individual or double chops. A rack of lamb often comes frenched, which is the removal of fat and tissue between the bones.

Standing Rib

From the back of the shoulder this cut typically has a higher fat content. When cooked slowly it will produce a meltingly tender, rich and flavoursome eating experience.

Shoulder

The shoulder of the lamb, also known as the forequarter is an economical cut and is often cut into shoulder chops. It’s great for roasting or for use in hearty stews (casseroles) and is best slow cooked.

Neck

The lamb neck is a flavorful, cost-effective cut that yields best results with long, slow cooking methods. While unlikely to be found in a retail store you might see it on a restaurant menu.

Carvery Leg

Most suited to roasting or slow cooking to produce firm but tender meat and a delicious eating experience.

Boneless Leg

This boned out leg joint lends itself to a variety of cooking methods and can be oven roasted, or butterflied for cooking on the BBQ or grill.

Leg Steaks

Cut from a leg of lamb and can be cooked quickly for a convenient and tender meal.

Hind Shank

Cook slowly for a rich flavor, wonderful texture and succulent meat that falls from the bone.

Fore Shank

Cook slowly for a rich flavor, wonderful texture and succulent meat that falls from the bone.

Sirloin/Rump Cap On

Can be treated like a steak and cooked on the grill or BBQ or it can be used for kebabs.

Sirloin/Rump Cap Off

An extremely healthy cut low in fat and especially good if cooked whole on the grill or BBQ and sliced into 3 or 4 boneless portions for serving.

Loin Chop

Cut from the saddle of the lamb, tender and packed with flavour.

Striploin

A very tender and low fat piece of meat that benefits from quick cooking.

Tenderloin or Fillet

A tender and lean piece of meat. Be sure to not to overcook.

Lamb Belly

The belly or breast of lamb, typically has a higher fat content. When cooked slowly it produces a meltingly tender, rich and flavoursome eating experience.

Riblet

Riblet’s should be trimmed of excessive fat and cooked low and slow, producing tender and succulent portions for a main or appetiser.

Frenched Rack, Cap On

A premium cut that benefits from quick cooking to maximize the tender and juicy qualities. The ribs are frenched and the cap left on. This a wonderfully succulent cut with a mild flavour that is quick and easy to prepare.

Frenched Rack, Cap Off

A wonderfully succulent and tender premium cut with a mild flavour that's quick and easy to prepare, and benefits from quick cooking. The bones are trimmed and cleaned of meat down to the eye muscle and the fat cap has been removed.

Standing Rib Roast

This 4 rib portion is ideal for sous-vide or slow cooking producing a tender, moist and fully flavoursome joint, or alternatively roast or BBQ whole and slice into cutlets/chops for serving.

Bone In Shoulder

Derived from the forequarter of the lamb, this is one of the most affordable cuts, Roast at a lower temperature for tenderness.

Shoulder Blade Chops

Succulent and tender when cooked slowly as the higher fat content melts away. Also delicious pan fried or barbecued. Sear at a high heat for a golden crust, added flavour, texture and visual appeal.

Shoulder Round Bone Chops

Succulent and tender when cooked slowly as the higher fat content melts away. Also delicious pan fried or barbecued. Sear at a high heat for a golden crust, added flavour, texture and visual appeal.

Neck Slices

An affordable cut. When cooked slowly produces a meltingly tender, rich and and flavoursome eating experience.

Cooking With Lamb.

 

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TK Natural Lamb is quick and easy to prepare. Here are a few guides to preparing this delicious meat.

Fresh
Frozen
Cooking Tips

All fresh lamb should be treated gently.

Fresh lamb should be refrigerated or frozen immediately after purchase.

Refrigerate at or below 36ºF / 2ºC.

Freeze at or below 0ºF / -18ºC. If freezing ideally do so in an air-tight freezer wrap or bag.

When planning to use frozen lamb ideally plan ahead to allow appropriate thawing time. The best way to maintain the quality of frozen lamb is by slow thawing in its original packaging overnight in a refrigerator.

Approximate thawing times in the refrigerator per 1lb / 450 grams:
Large roasts 4-7 hours
Small roasts 3.5 hours
Chops or steaks 1 inch thick 2-4 hours.

If a faster ‘speed technique’ is required, thaw in a microwave or cold water. In a microwave oven set on defrost. OR In cold water: Ensure the lamb is in a leak-proof bag and submerge in cold water. It is helpful to change the water every half hour or leave it slowly running. Meat that has been thawed using a ‘speed technique’ should be cooked straight after thawing.

Note:
Never place frozen meat that is not in a sealed vacuum-pack, in water in an attempt
to speed thaw. This will cause flavour and colour loss and may encourage bacterial growth.
Thawing lamb at room temperature is not recommended, as the surface of the meat will
reach warmer temperatures encouraging spoilage. Refreezing thawed lamb is not
recommended as each time it is frozen the quality will deteriorate as the ice crystals
tend to rupture the muscle fibre, breaking down texture and letting the flavoursome
juices escape.

Lamb is a versatile and delicious meat. Cook it with care and you’ll have a tender and flavorsome dish to share with family and friends.

Each cut of lamb requires unique preparation and cooking techniques. Learn your cuts so that you cook at the appropriate heat and for the right time.

Lamb benefits from resting at room temperature for about 30 minutes before cooking so try and factor that in to your prep time.

Sear the meat to seal in the juices and wonderful flavor while cooking.

Always ensure to rest the lamb after cooking and before serving to keep the meat tender and stop it from drying out.

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