{"title":"Spanish Lamb","description":"\u003cp\u003eGet ready to fall in love with Spanish lamb! These lambs from Spain are half the size of their American counterparts. This young lamb delivers a delicate, sweet flavor and maximum tenderness with none of the gamey notes of typical lamb.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"paleta-lamb-shoulder-from-cordoba-by-covap-me-08","title":"Paleta Lamb Shoulder from Córdoba by COVAP","description":"\u003cp\u003eRoasted paleta shoulder is an iconic meal in Spain, a delicious combination of tender meat with a crisp, browned skin. Its melt-in-your-mouth texture and mild taste irresistible. What a special centerpiece for a celebration feast! \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter slow-roasting in the oven or grill, the meat will literally fall off the bone. For best results, bring to room temperature and season with garlic, rosemary, salt and pepper before cooking. Each bone-in paleta lamb shoulder feeds two to three people.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhy is \u003ca href=\"\/food\/spanish-lamb\"\u003eSpanish lamb\u003c\/a\u003e so amazing? Spanish lambs much smaller than their American counterparts and finished on grains, producing meat of the finest quality with a sweet, delicate flavor. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese lambs are pasture raised in the \u003ci\u003edehesa\u003c\/i\u003e rangelands—also home to the venerated Ibérico pig. After a few months of grazing in the outdoors, they’re carefully moved to COVAP’s Bienestar WELFAIR™-certified finishing center, where they’re fed high-quality grains to enhance their flavor and texture.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"La Tienda","offers":[{"title":"Approximately 28-40 oz","offer_id":46024030322771,"sku":"me-08a","price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Approximately 40-51 oz","offer_id":46024030355539,"sku":"me-08b","price":69.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/9260\/1171\/files\/me-08.jpg?v=1787743493"},{"product_id":"center-leg-of-lamb-covap-me-05","title":"Center Leg of Lamb from Córdoba by COVAP","description":"\u003cp\u003eGet ready to fall in love with Spanish lamb. This center cut leg of lamb is the leanest, most tender part of the leg, crowned with a generous fat cap that melts into the meat as it cooks, infusing every bite with rich, savory flavor.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePerfectly sized at approximately two pounds, it’s an ideal centerpiece for a special dinner. Roasted until golden, its mild taste and juicy texture are sure to impress your guests and elevate any meal.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSo, what makes Spanish lamb so delicious? For starters, these lambs are nearly half the size of their American counterparts. This young lamb (called \u003ci\u003ecordero \u003c\/i\u003ein Spanish) delivers a delicate, sweet flavor with none of the gamey notes, just pure, tender goodness.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRaised in the ancient \u003ci\u003edehesa\u003c\/i\u003e rangelands of southern Spain, the same legendary terrain that hosts the famed Ibérico pig, these lambs graze freely for months before being transferred a short distance to COVAP’s Bienestar WELFAIR™-certified humane finishing center. There, they are fed high quality grains to ensure a sweet, mild flavor.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt the heart of it all is COVAP, Spain’s largest farmers’ cooperative, famed for its promotion of animal welfare and exceptional food quality. Located in el Valle de los Pedroches, deep in the \u003ci\u003edehesa\u003c\/i\u003e, COVAP’s facilities are adjacent to the pastures—ensuring minimal transport, maximum freshness and a taste that reflects centuries of tradition and care.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSourced from Pozoblanco, a village in the region of Córdoba, Spain. Ships frozen, thaw in the refrigerator.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"La Tienda","offers":[{"title":"Approximately 28-40 oz","offer_id":46024030453843,"sku":"me-05a","price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Approximately 40-54 oz","offer_id":46024030486611,"sku":"me-05b","price":69.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Approximately 24-28 oz","offer_id":46024030519379,"sku":"me-05c","price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/9260\/1171\/files\/me-05.jpg?v=1787743423"},{"product_id":"double-frenched-rack-of-lamb-covap-me-06","title":"Double Frenched Rack of Lamb from Córdoba by COVAP","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese Frenched racks of Spanish lamb are tender and delicately flavored, a perfect centerpiece for any special meal. Nicely trimmed, they are ready to be carved at the table or cut into chops for grilling. Your guests have never tasted a lamb with such a mild flavor and texture.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese two full lamb racks are expertly Frenched, with the bones carefully trimmed for an elegant presentation. As they roast, the exterior caramelizes to a golden crisp, while the meat inside stays tender, juicy and flavorful.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhy is this Spanish lamb so much better? It starts with the lambs, which are much smaller than the American versions. The meat has a tender bite and a subtly sweet flavor that’s free of any gamey notes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRaised in the ancient \u003ci\u003edehesa\u003c\/i\u003e rangelands of southern Spain, these lambs (called \u003ci\u003ecorderos \u003c\/i\u003ein Spanish) graze in the same storied landscape that produces the world-renowned Ibérico pig. After months of roaming, they’re transported a short distance to COVAP’s Bienestar WELFAIR™-certified humane finishing center, where they’re fed with high-quality grains to enrich their flavor and texture.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt the heart of this process is COVAP, Spain’s largest farmers’ cooperative, known for its commitment to animal welfare and exceptional food quality. Located right in the \u003ci\u003edehesa\u003c\/i\u003e, COVAP’s facilities are next to the pastures—ensuring minimal transport, maximum freshness and a taste that speaks of tradition, care and culinary excellence.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom Pozoblanco, a small village in the region of Córdoba, Spain. 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For best results, bring it to room temperature and season simply with salt and pepper before cooking.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat makes Spanish lamb (called \u003ci\u003ecordero \u003c\/i\u003ein Spanish) so irresistible? For starters, they are nearly half the size of their American counterparts. This tender young lamb offers a delicate, subtly sweet flavor, free of any gamey taste.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese lambs roam freely through the ancient \u003ci\u003edehesa\u003c\/i\u003e rangelands of southern Spain, the same legendary landscape that nurtures the prized Ibérico pig. After a few months of grazing, they’re gently transported to COVAP's Bienestar WELFAIR™-certified humane finishing center, where they’re fed premium grains to enhance their flavor and texture.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCOVAP is Spain’s largest farmers’ cooperative, dedicated to animal welfare and premium food quality. 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Rich and meaty, these “chuletillas” are missing just one thing—the gamey taste of the lamb you're used to eating. Grill over charcoal flames or sear in a cast iron pan and you will be in lamb nirvana before you know it.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis meaty loin rack is cut into about 18 tender chops - 13 rib chops and 5 loin chops. These little lamb lollipops are addictive, so allow at least four per person. Bring them to room temperature and season with salt and pepper before cooking.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhy are Spanish lamb chops so much better? Most importantly, the lambs (called \u003ci\u003ecorderos\u003c\/i\u003e in Spanish) are about half the size of U.S. lambs. Our Spanish friends joke that Americans actually eat mutton and don't realize it! This young lamb has a delicate, sweet taste with no gamey flavors.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe lambs live and graze in the ancient \u003ci\u003edehesa\u003c\/i\u003e rangeland of southern Spain, home of the famous Ibérico pig. 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The meat comes out so tender you can cut them with a fork\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMoralejo raises their lambs in Zamora, in the heart of \u003ca href=\"\/shop-by-region\/castilla-y-leon\"\u003eCastilla y León\u003c\/a\u003e. Their lambs are fed only on milk, producing an exceptionally mild, buttery taste. The meat has a light pink color and lean, delicate texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA few definitions of words to describe suckling lamb: \u003ci\u003ecordero\u003c\/i\u003e means lamb, \u003ci\u003epaleta\u003c\/i\u003e means shoulder, \u003ci\u003epaletilla\u003c\/i\u003e means small shoulder, \u003ci\u003elechal\u003c\/i\u003e means milk-fed and \u003ci\u003elechazo\u003c\/i\u003e means suckling lamb all in one word!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShips frozen, thaw before cooking and season with salt and pepper.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe USDA recommends cooking all whole cuts of meat to 145°F as measured with a food thermometer placed in the thickest part of the meat.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"La Tienda","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46032267804755,"sku":"me-10","price":69.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/9260\/1171\/files\/me-10.jpg?v=1787737740"},{"product_id":"suckling-lamb-rib-chops-moralejo-me-12","title":"Cordero Lechal Suckling Lamb Chops by Moralejo","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese tiny lamb chops are incredibly tender. 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The meat has a light pink color and a lean, delicate texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShips frozen, thaw before cooking and season with salt and pepper.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe USDA recommends cooking all whole cuts of meat to 145°F as measured with a food thermometer placed in the thickest part of the meat.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"La Tienda","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46032268853331,"sku":"me-12","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/9260\/1171\/files\/me-12.jpg?v=1787737741"},{"product_id":"suckling-leg-of-lamb-moralejo-me-09","title":"Cordero Lechal Leg of Suckling Lamb by Moralejo","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn Spain, few dishes are as beloved as \u003ci\u003ecordero lechal\u003c\/i\u003e. 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It is elegant and understated, a true Spanish delicacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA quick guide to the language of lamb: in Spain, \u003ci\u003ecorder\u003c\/i\u003eo means lamb, \u003ci\u003epierna\u003c\/i\u003e is the leg, \u003ci\u003elechal\u003c\/i\u003e means milk-fed and \u003ci\u003elechazo\u003c\/i\u003e is a suckling lamb.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShips frozen. Thaw fully before cooking and season simply with salt and pepper. 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