Expert Butcher Tips for Buying the Best Lamb

With these expert butcher tips, know what to look for when shopping for lamb.

What You Need to Know: It’s All About the Cut
Be guided by the lamb cut and weight recommended in your recipe. Need advice on the best cut for your meal? Ask your butcher or download our handy Meat Cuts App, available for free on the Apple App Store and Google Play.

Give It the Once Over
Freshly cut lamb should have a deep cherry-red colour—this is a sign of freshness and quality.

Be Quality Confident
Meat Standards Australia (MSA) grades lamb to ensure you always enjoy tender, juicy, and flavorful meat. Look for the ‘Meat Standards Australia Graded’ stamp on lamb packaging to guarantee top-notch quality.

Thrifty Cuts Are In!
Lesser-known cuts like lamb ribs are budget-friendly, full of flavour, and perfect for slow cooking. Give them a go!
Lamb mince is another economical option—perfect for crowd-pleasing meals like shepherd’s pie, moussaka, burgers, and more.

Check Pre-Packed Lamb
When buying pre-packaged lamb, check for:
- A fair use-by date
- Well-chilled, undamaged packs
- Proper sealing to prevent juice leakage

Don't Cook Lamb in the Car!
It gets hot out here! If you live more than 30 minutes from the store, bring an insulated cooler to keep your lamb fresh. Always buy lamb last and keep it chilled on the journey home.