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Leg · milk-fed lamb (lechal) · 650–700 g · frozen
Leg of milk-fed lamb (pierna de cordero lechal), 650–700 g
Lechal is milk-fed, unweaned lamb, and its joints are tiny by British standards: this whole leg weighs 650–700 g. The Spanish label reads pierna de cordero lechal. It is sent frozen and makes a small slow roast for one or two.
Leg of milk-fed lamb (lechal), 650 g, frozen
On the label: Pierna de Cordero Lechal 650 gr
Price range: 16,89€ through 19,10€ VAT incl.
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Choose the weight on the Spanish product pageWhat you get
| Cut | Whole leg of milk-fed lamb |
|---|---|
| On the Spanish label | Pierna de Cordero Lechal 650 gr |
| Animal | Milk-fed (unweaned) merino lamb from the Valle de los Pedroches, in the province of Córdoba |
| Pack | One leg. Sold by weight; options on the product page: under 650 g, or over 650 g |
| Fresh or frozen | Arrives frozen, vacuum-packed. Thaw in its pack in the fridge for 24–48 hours. |
| Serves | 1–2: a generous plate for one, a light one for two |
You choose the weight on the Spanish product page, where the button above takes you; the price depends on the option.
How to cook it
- Thaw it completely first. The Spanish way adds very little: salt, a splash of water in the tin, olive oil or lard on the skin.
- Roast at 160–180 °C (320–355 °F) for 1½–2 hours, turning it halfway and basting once or twice.
- Lechal is cooked through, not pink. It is ready when the skin is crisp and the meat comes away from the bone; no thermometer needed.
Lechal and ordinary lamb are compared cut by cut on the lamb page; beef names are in the guide to cuts in Spanish.
Questions about leg of lechal
Why is the leg so small?
Because the animal is. Lechal has not been weaned and is far younger than anything sold as lamb in Britain. The meat is pale and mild.
Which weight option should I choose?
Either suits one hungry person. If you roast several legs together, order the same option for all so that they finish together.
How many legs for four people?
Three, by the shop’s rule of 400–500 g of bone-in meat per person. The 1.6 kg leg of lamb below feeds the same table from a single piece.
Goes well with
The rest of the lechal range, and the full-size leg for comparison.
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