1, big trident, small trident
Trident refers to the three main parts of mutton, namely shoulders, ribs and legs. Among them, the big trident refers to the meat pieces on the shoulders and ribs of sheep, with tender meat and moderate fat content, which is the top grade of mutton, while the small trident refers to the meat pieces on the leg of sheep. Although this part of the meat is thicker, it tastes delicious.
2, the upper brain meat
Shangnaorou refers to the meat at the back of sheep's neck, which is tender and juicy and suitable for mutton hot pot or barbecue. We should pay attention to the color and texture of Shangnaorou when buying it, so as to ensure the freshness and high quality of mutton.
3. Cucumber strips
Cucumber strip refers to a piece of meat on the inside of sheep's hind leg, which is similar in shape to cucumber, hence the name. This part of the meat is tender and has a certain fat content, which is suitable for making mutton rolls or cooking. Compared with a small fork, cucumber strips taste more delicate.
4, grinding hip meat
Hip-twisted meat refers to the meat between the front and rear legs of sheep. This part of the meat is tender and juicy, suitable for stewed mutton or braised mutton. When buying ground hip meat, we should pay attention to its color, texture and smell, so as to ensure the freshness and quality of mutton.
5.yangxiezi
Sheep scorpion refers to the meat pieces on both sides of the sheep spine, which are similar in shape to scorpions, hence the name. This part of the meat is tender and has a certain fat content, so it is suitable for sheep scorpion hot pot or stew. When buying scorpions, we should pay attention to its color, texture and whether it smells, so as to ensure the freshness and quality of mutton.