Grassfed Lamb Shanks are tough with all kinds of connective tissue, tendons and well-used muscling. However, this is a blessing. An old law in meat says, ”The more a muscle is used, the more nutrient dense it will be.”
Grassfed Lamb Shanks are some of the most nutrient-dense meat. Cook it low and slow and you’ll have a tender, flavorful, highly nourishing meal.
America has done a good job over the years breeding the flavor out of our food. Across the board, but especially in lamb.
We are changing that at Shadycreek, in two distinct ways – one lamb at a time.
First, with the breed we choose to raise – Katahdin Sheep.
The Katahdin is hair breed, not a wool breed, of sheep.
This is important because wool breeds produce high levels of Lanolin for their wool, which produces the traditionally intense, musky and \”gamey\” flavor that many have experienced.
Our lamb meat is milder than your traditional lamb, tender and delicious.
Second, we believe sheep should be – well, sheep.
Born and raised 100% on pasture, our sheep are rotationally grazed across our lush regenerative pastures, free from antibiotics, steroids, dewormers, added growth hormones and anything that isn\’t, welp, grass.
You might say we\’re a little old-fashioned, but we would just say we keep it pretty simple, as God designed – from our farm to your table, our lamb is mild and full of flavor.
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Some Food as Medicine data, comparing Shadycreek to traditionally raised lamb:
- HIGHER LEVELS OF OMEGA-3 FATTY ACIDS — Not only does grass fed lamb contain much higher levels of omega-3s than conventional lamb and beef, it also contains an ideal ratio of omega-3 to omega-6 fatty acids which is vital in helping control and reduce inflammation.
- ELEVATED LEVELS OF CONJUGATED LINOLEIC ACID (CLA) — 100% grass fed lamb is one of the best sources of CLA. CLA exerts potent antioxidant activity. Studies have documented CLA’s ability to prevent diseases like cancer, diabetes and heart disease.
- MORE VITAMINS AND MINERALS — 100% grass fed lamb contains more calcium, magnesium, potassium, zinc, phosphorus, beta-carotene and iron than feedlot lamb.It also has higher levels of B vitamins – specifically thiamin (B1) and riboflavin (B2), as well as the fat soluble vitamins A, D, E and K. These fat soluble vitamins enhance mineral and protein absorption and are believed to protect against cardiovascular disease.
- ELEVATED CONCENTRATIONS OF GLUTATHIONE — Glutathione is often called the body\’s \”master antioxidant. It is a very powerful antioxidant that helps protect the body from oxidation and DNA damage.
- NO GMOS — EVER
- NO ANTIBIOTICS OR STEROIDS — EVER
- NO DEWORMERS — EVER
