Did you know that 50{271046ce014500a9725a700ffff86a0c1ba03efd983432aa8e08fe9ee2f92287} of the Lamb consumed in the United States is shipped in from New Zealand and Australia? American lamb yields more meat on the bone than imported lamb. Our meat is raised and processed locally, making it much fresher and a better choice than store-bought lamb meat. You can also get our meat year round.
Brazos Lamb Company raises dorper hair sheep because of their ability to survive the Texas climate. A wool sheep would never survive the heat in our part of Texas. The dorper sheep are also known for their flavor and tend to produce a more tender meat. The mild, yet distinctive flavor of our local lamb meat is the result of natural pasture. These lambs eat what is native to the area making them not only tasty, but economical and helpful to the rancher.
Below are some nutritional facts from the American Lamb website:
A NUTRITIOUS CHOICE
American Lamb is a flavorful, nutrient-rich food and an excellent source of Vitamin B12, niacin, zinc and selenium. Lamb is an all-natural product. It’s a responsible choice you can feel good about.
LAMB NUTRITION FACTS
- Forty percent of the fat in lean cuts of lamb is monounsaturated, the same kind of fat found in olive oil.
- A 3-ounce serving of lamb provides nearly five times the essential omega-3 fatty acids and alpha linoleic acid of a 3-ounce serving of beef. Three ounces of lamb fits easily within the daily fat, saturated fat and cholesterol recommendations of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
- On average, 3-ounces of lamb fits easily within the daily fat, saturated fat and cholesterol recommendations of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
- On average, 3-ounce serving of lamb meets the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) definition for lean meat: fewer than 10 grams of fat, 4.5 grams of saturated fat, and 95 milligrams of cholesterol per 100 grams, or 3.5 ounces.
- Recent research suggests that eating protein can help preserve lean body mass when you’re trying to lose weight. An average 3-ounce serving of lamb, which has 175 calories and meets nearly half of your daily protein needs, encourages feelings of fullness that may prevent overeating, a combination key to weight management.
- No artificial or synthetic growth hormones are used in lamb production in the U.S. Lean, satisfying, nutritious: American Lamb is nutritious and satisfying
We hope you will consider adding some lamb meat to your diet.
