How to Butcher an Entire Lamb: Every Cut of Meat Explained | Handcrafted | Bon Appetit

Butcher Justin Williams shows Bon Appetit how to butcher an entire lamb and explains every cut of meat. There are six sections of the lamb that yield edible cuts: the neck, the shoulder, the rib, the loin, the kidneys, and the leg. From those sections, the butcher can offer boneless shoulder roast, spare ribs, rack of lamb, lamb noisette, lamb breast, leg of lamb, stir fry, stew, lamb chops and merguez sausage.
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[@Joshlama]

This is the most dapper butcher I've seen.

[@brambakker1939]

Whatsapp dapper

[@smiah1990]

Bram Bakker cool 😎

[@brambakker1939]

@@smiah1990 thanks😁

[@COYOTE165A]

He knows his stuff for sure Lamb Is so expensive from the supermarkets or Butchers etc.

[@DublinDapper]

@@brambakker1939 Indeed

[@Katalina_K]

He's pretty cool. All the butcher's you have gotten have great voices and are really knowledgeable

[@hasunrathnayake1948]

Katalina K and that background music is so damn awesome

[@Nikblor]

Katalina K they are knowledgeable because they make a living off of cutting up animals like duh

[@jbetfifty5904]

@@hasunrathnayake1948 theres background nusic

[@Farron_01]

This butcher looks like a jazz musicians to me

[@evan5854]

They are reading , they aren’t free styling it

[@slayldrm2695]

I love how hes so tidy and organized. He places his tools where he left exactly even after using them only for 2 seconds

[@kaedavv3229]

Me: I need to sleep KZbin: *Learn to butcher a lamb first*

[@stamossarris7969]

Litteraly me

[@deerivera995]

That's me now lol

[@johnbourlier7883]

Yes yt.

[@ralu9433]

Having a cutting board big enough to butcher a lamb must be great haha. I can barely butcher a whole onion on our biggest one

[@dannysplace7]

Invest in a nice big chopping board, maybe not lamb size, but as big as you can manage in your kitchen, it makes life so much easier!

[@jakeqwaninne8502]

hey man, ikea has countertop size cutting board now, and pretty cheap, if it's TOO big , you can cut it down

[@Jharrisimages]

Just replaced the granite countertops in my kitchen with butcher's block countertops, fairly reasonable about $199 for a 1-1/2" x 25" x 8' piece on the long counter.

[@softarrow1843]

😂

[@macrick]

Get a restaurant size/butcher size, they do exist.

[@saladbarlol]

With the hunting season in full swing, I think that it would be super interesting to film a venison butchering.

[@saobx3956]

Joz Wyatt A moose.

[@indianasquatchunters]

Joz Wyatt They should do several episodes with wild game. Birds of all types because they're not all the same.

[@LOJ777]

Joz Wyatt Joz thats a great idea i would really like to see that

[@zwete]

It's pretty much the same as lamb, both in size and proportions of muscles.

[@ObelixCMM]

Search for Bearded Butchers "The Best How-to Butcher a Deer Video EVER"

[@kokadosh8763]

This is definitely one of those video you watch with your cellphone at 3 A.M. while at bed.

[@fraudhawk2774]

And with less than 10℅ battery remaining

[@uessone]

12:50am😆

[@ericg7183]

This man is unarguably, an artist.

[@andrewbudd7368]

Butchery is an elegant craft.

[@nickatlas1095]

All of the other butchers in this series look like they only work as butchers. This guy looks like he could be a musician at a Harlem club on his off time.

[@imperialguardsman5929]

Of course there always have to be that one racist guy.....

[@Oomuu]

@@imperialguardsman5929 Turnip ain't racist....he is just a bit angry about when he used to get beat up in highschool by black guys...and lost his woman to his highschool bully.....cut him some slack, it is hard to live with a micro penis.

[@tommysevert7101]

I’m seeing probably 10 meals from 1 lamb. Is that about right?

[@imperialguardsman5929]

@@Undomaranel No u

[@oali2478]

@@Undomaranel You mean opium right?

[@justhuman4746]

Yes! Do special episode on small game and animals like chicken rabbits and stuff like that!

[@the-chipette]

asad asdas I cooked a wild rabbit. Tastes amazing!

[@saobx3956]

They did a chicken.

[@MRWATSiT2YA37]

They already have one for chicken

[@jaytee1903]

They did do a chicken but not in a "Beautiful Butchery" format where the individual pieces were explained. It would be good to see a chicken done that way.

[@MRWATSiT2YA37]

Jay Tee I thought it was close enough to be enjoyable.. there’s not much you can do with a chicken really. Not many parts.

[@benelliott1938]

I grew up on a large sheep property in Australia. I know it sounds simple but lamb cutlets and a bone in leg roast (slow roasted) are some of the best tasting cuts ever and far easier to butcher.

[@sophiequesada1707]

This dude is the coolest butcher I've seen

[@michellecoules3895]

These series of videos has completely changed the way I look at meat. I'm a meat eater and have been so my entire life, and when I have conversations about veganism/vegetarianism with those who follow those lifestyles, the point that comes up the most was that none of us, at least in west, fully understand that meat is actually the flesh of the animal. Now, it does seem very obvious that meat used to be a living thing, but the meat we get in supermarkets and, to a lesser extent, butchers, the meat becomes inanimate. It's cut up or de-boned or cleaned up so that it is unrecognizable what animal the meat came from. These videos puts a magnifying glass in front of those packages and says "look here! This is what you eat. You may not like it, but this is the reality of it". It's not a comforting sight, but it's the reality of what meat eating entails. Now, I am still a meat eater, and I don't intend to give it up soon, but at least being informed of the cause of that piece of meat being on my plate has made me reconsider the relationship I have with meat, and how much I take it for granted. Great content guys. Please keep it up.

[@jmw8403]

Seeing this makes me want to eat more meat. It actually looks much better seeing the meat coming from a real animal with blood and flesh.

[@sth02]

I see your point, but I don't really feel that magnifying glass. To me it's just really cool to see all these different cuts and see the versatility and diversity each animal provides. Even seeing them nearly whole, probably only hours after being killed, I don't feel much discomfort. I see what you're saying, though.

[@nate_p416]

STH yeah I always thought watching something being butchered would turn me off of meat, but this made me want lamb right now 🤤

[@nate_p416]

STH and I want to learn how to butcher now

[@user-ty7og3rd4z]

God creared animals like sheeps , cows , chickens and some other animals for humans to eat , if its Halal dont be sad eating it

[@CasualDraws]

His voice is calming

[@matthewrankin2478]

This bloke is not only the physical embodiment of style, but he's such a good mentor with educational and colloquial instructions, with a much more relatable perspective than any other instructor I've ever seen

[@tunichtgut8730]

Very elegant butcher I must say...

[@xFirebird925x]

This is such an eye-opening series. I was raised with the misunderstanding that "butchers" has a mildly violent connotation associated with them, but these are all such nice people, and butchering is such an art. And these videos also really help with appetite while eating. I bet they are all great chefs too.

[@stephaniexu3576]

he's wearing a fedora while butchering a lamb

[@Bigrignohio]

That's CLASS!

[@Davidcanady]

Tis a trilby my boy! These abominations are only worn by two kinds of people. Neck beards, and bad 90's DJs.

[@bigfella2111]

@@Davidcanady I see you work in the art of detecting

[@samuelgancarcik]

M'Lamb

[@kingofthefobbys3894]

Style

[@thedescendedangel]

I could listen to this man walk me through anything and would enjoy it EVERY time

[@DCorganic]

these videos are really interesting. never had I thought of butchery as a form of art but through these videos these guys really display a passion and intricacy to development of consumable meat. also great commentary really knowledgeable !

[@LazyJacques]

This master butcher is a joy to watch at work, his insightful commentary a great compliment to the artful knifework. The stylish hat is a bonus - really enjoyed this!

[@Savergn]

All of the beautiful butchery videos are fantastic, please keep them coming!

[@user-zb8tq5pr4x]

@@blayneraml1901 sucks to be you

[@neiljohnson7914]

@@blayneraml1901 these people are murderers

[@jesserodriguez7459]

I am glad they finally showed a butcher making sausage with the trim! Now the video is complete.

[@FlowerofDissolution]

This man is so skilled. I loved the vid and how he explains all the uses of the meats. Shows some real devotion and understanding of cooking. BA: It would also be great so see some wild meats, like elk/moose, deer, stag or reindeer added to the series.

[@nathanjoshua4310]

I know i would never butcher a lamb any time soon but the vid was very informational and entertaining

[@hidingfromyou4455]

My grandfather was a butcher but I was too young when he passed to learn anything but it always fascinated me. That was an excellent video. Thank you. Good job.

[@TheEarthnicity]

Proper butchery is beautiful. When you get your meat in a grocery store, you never see what really goes into the butchery. A great butcher never lets ANYTHING go to waste.

[@ThePeasantsDaughter]

Costco sells entire lambs for a very reasonable price here. I’m debating getting one and butchering it myself; videos like this really give me the confidence. It would seriously save SO much money, lamb is very expensive. The neck (and leg) is probably my favourite cut to work with, it truly makes incredible stews.

[@HelloHello-zv6qb]

Butchering tools are expensive.

[@OtterThunder]

The way he frenched the rack of lamb is genius! Every time I see a video of someone french cutting the bones for a rack it seems so wasteful with all the scraping. But he got full pieces of meat off there and super clean bones. Awesome.

[@rlwalker2]

He is seriously talented.

[@camper1749]

This comes with experience, like most other jobs.

[@hamzahalmomani9019]

This’s just art.

[@kayleeruiz]

Strangely enough, none of these butchery videos make me feel nauseous or gross me out. Very well done, Bon Appetite!

[@sholahverassa8582]

Why would they? This is how food is prepared, besides they also skip the most unsavoury parts like gutting and skinning. On camera they only work with nice, clean, fresh meat, and never fail to make me feel hungry >_

[@silentj624]

@@sholahverassa8582 a lot of people have wrong assumptions about what it actually means to butcher an animal. While yes, I agree the average person won't be able to handle the gore before we get to this video, there are a lot of people who don't understand the steps. I feel like it's important this those twomparts are separate because at least sometimes one person doesn't do not parts and that's okay

[@sholahverassa8582]

@@silentj624 Well, I hold nothing against any parts of butchering process, I only note that some of them are not present in this video, and those that are present seem pretty nice and clean, suitable even for those who can't stomach the slaying and gutting parts. And don't get me wrong, I also don't have anything against such people, their feelings are their personal business I have no right to judge.

[@silentj624]

@@sholahverassa8582 I wasn't implying that you were. Just expanding. No harm no foul

[@williamcroysdill1823]

They just make me hungry

[@ryanarcadia9652]

Could you guys butcher a deer next? These videos are great.

[@Chechen_Kavkaz]

Scott Rea has several good quality videos on Butchering Deer and other animals

[@mattwilkes2214]

Check out meat eater with Steve Rinella. He has a few butchery episodes. Pretty good

[@crackers_are_great_with_am9572]

Go look at skillcult

[@impartialknockback]

Butchering a deer is an art form.

[@rollothewalker5535]

@@impartialknockback Butchery in general is an art.

[@angstygyroscope7979]

WHERE IS THE LAMB SAUCE!

[@Undomaranel]

IT'S FROZEN, YOU DONKEY!

[@johnpaulcastillo8403]

HOW COULD YOU OVERCOOK?! YOU WANKERS!!!

[@windyhawkins8782]

ITS RAW

[@aidendeangelo1509]

This guys house

[@luftwaffle3766]

Aiden DeAngelo IS RAW

[@facelessfigure7985]

I appreciate this man's style

[@MrMachineoperator]

thank you for such a thorough explanation of the entire lamb cuts.

[@Marie-hu7xd]

Being a vegetarian, I don't even know why I'm watching this but I love it! Also this voice is super calming!

[@Brent-jj6qi]

Marie it’s a fine craft to watch even if you don’t have a use for it

[@ShockingPikachu]

I think it is just like watching an artist paint, it is a calm process

[@johnpaulcastillo8403]

It's call protein needed

[@koolk2269]

John Paul Castillo A lot of vegetables are high in protein. Meat is not needed in your diet for protein.

[@jvnxed984]

i’m a vegetarian too and i honestly love to watch meat being cooked etc. it’s really satisfying to watch and butchering is like an art in a way, haha.

[@nickyvanhouwelingen]

Can we get more of these things? Maybe more exotic animals like deer. Or different types of fish.

[@depressedhamburger4880]

nicky vanhouwelingen I don’t know if deers are exotic deers walk up to my front door a lot

[@pacificcoastpiper3949]

Or an elk or moose

[@sunnydispositionn]

Not trying to be rude but I’m not sure if deer are really that exotic. They may be exotic where others live, but around my house I see them all the time

[@djm1238]

do u mean reindeer?

[@tatakaee_]

Eid mubarak to all muslims 💕

[@nakamakai5553]

Kudos, brother. I've done over 100 deer and about 20 goats, and this is just a simple, clean, and beautiful synopsis of how it's done. Great job and thank you.

[@buster42155]

Normally i'd never watch this but the filming and information is soooo cool

[@TheRAMBO9191]

If you live this! Binge whatch the bearded Butcher on KZbin. I'd go as far as saying alittle bit better than this cause he talks as he cuts the meat.

[@gamerwhogames2081]

I almost started crying at the end. Butchery is so beautiful!

[@nikosiliadis4992]

I can not understand who press dislike .Excellent...

[@jezpbravo]

We live in Portugal and our neighbour gave us a lamb to eat today... a whole lamb. So I followed the instructions here and it turned out great! Thank you so much, very clear instructions and easy to follow. :-)

[@Rosa_AI]

just love that this dude is wearing a tie under his overall... his like i'ma do this in styleee

[@Someone-tx6xs]

Poor lamb. Poor, delicious lamb.

[@lsamoa]

I could listen to this guy and watch him do his thing all day. So interesting!

[@catshepherd3102]

A few years ago I made a boneless leg of lamb roast, but the night before I slathered it in Moroccan spices and yoghurt. Into the fridge and then low and slow the next day. 250° for five hours, 350° for the last half hour. Came out beautiful, very flavourful and toothsome. The yoghurt changed the muscle fibres, tenderizing. Not exactly tender, but easy to chew.

[@philloliver9966]

Amazing skills Mr Williams. I love to see a man do his job with passion and honest hard work. Thanks for the lesson.

[@John-iv2oz]

Mr. Williams, for your enjoyment can I recommend a Greek marinade of equal parts lemon juice, olive oil and water with salt, pepper, garlic and oregano to taste. Make enough marinade to barely cover your meat and start marinading it at least 24 hours before you are going to start cooking it. Also turn the meat in the marinade about once every 8 hours or so. Then roast in a low 220-225 oven for anywhere from 4-6 hours depending on the size of the roast. A rotisserie works better than an oven but watch your temp in either. Just a suggestion that you might enjoy. Actually it woks for any cut of lamb, as in spring lamb and not some to old, gamey and tough. I see lots of stores selling what they call lamb but it is actually to old and should be called sheap or mutton at that point. Anyone buying imported "lamb" during our spring in the U.S. should be aware that it was not spring in any county south of the equator when it was slaughtered, like new Zealand or Australia.

[@HelloHello-zv6qb]

Mutton is good, too.

[@tylerjohnson3523]

I really appreciate how KNOWLEDGEABLE THE HOST is. The host was SUPER PROFESSIONAL and educational. Maybe they could EDUCATE the editor on how to balance the VOLUME.

[@halflifeproductionz]

This whole series is brilliant and respect to this dude for his style and butchering.

[@Jmoneypoprocks]

Artistry in motion, thank you for sharing you knowledge.

[@ephraimmutuc6962]

This guy is a pure craftsman a very educational video😀😃.

[@leiyoh3311]

This guy is very articulate! And he's got flair!

[@gunner5125]

Awesome video! The butcher is well spoken, and he knows his craft!

[@TheSteveF]

These uploads are educational as fuck. You guys should check out Scott Rea also if you're into butchery.

[@rl1491]

Behind you. Thx, just subscribed

[@indianasquatchunters]

Scott is amazing!! long time subscriber of his.

[@MRCKify]

Rabbits haven't been safe since I watched Scott

[@BearLionMan]

I'm a Vegan and I approve this video

[@gjte2947]

BearLionMan ur lying look at ur username

[@CapitalLuke]

Aw thanks

[@jaffawho]

Seems legit

[@Xgarbil]

you must think really highly of yourself if you think we need your approval.

[@khan1dumvip]

BearLionMan you dirty little liar! You are all meat eating carnivore!

[@adampenwell9338]

6:55 Hahaha LMFAO.!!! " BEING VERY CAREFUL, MAKING WELL THOUGHT OUT LONG STROKES WITH THE HAND SAW.!!! him- SLAPS DOWN ON HIS KNIFE TO FINISH CUTTING THE RIBS.!! IM CRYING 🤣

[@boukal76]

Excellent video tutorial, very impressed with your presentation - Wonderful Job mate!

[@TheMovieMyLife]

The thumbnail doesn't look like what I'd expect the shape of a lamb's body would be, underneath all the wool.

[@OriginalEric]

I give them props that the outline is of a whole animal whenever they show where the cuts come from

[@CHARLIEANDTHENUMBERS123]

TheMovieMyLife hi i have been subbed to you for over 2 months.❤❤❤

[@CHARLIEANDTHENUMBERS123]

TheMovieMyLife when are u going to make a new vid😀😀

[@TheMovieMyLife]

Cutie Pie - Sorry for the delay! 😀 I'm working on something for this month. Thank you so much for the support, lovely. 😊❤️

[@bamafader4543]

do you post comments on Facts videos?

[@mehdipsyrider7955]

Mr Justin Williams i salute you for this masterpiece tutorial, man you are an artist botcher, (thank you so much) for sharing with us your brilliant knowledge

[@pacificcoastpiper3949]

Typo, butcher

[@wfcoaker1398]

I usually get a side of lamb in the Fall and have it butchered locally. I’m thinking this year I’ll try my hand at cutting it myself. Thanks.

[@jormapesonen4858]

It is almost mesmerizing to watch an expert craftman perform his/her craft like this. Extremely relaxing, interesting and inspiring.

[@davidsolomon8203]

A protective glove would be advisable. as well as a protective apron! Very interesting!!!

[@SL-cp3sr]

I'll show to this to my Vegan friends. Thanks!

[@oualidi10]

Mr.Williams you are truly a master of your own domain. Beautifully done, to top it off you threw in some merguez. R.E.S.P.C.T. SIR!

[@falconc9727]

He's definitely a musician. He even has a nice tattoo on his forearm.

[@seancody4936]

the way he's grab the knife, is he a freaking ninja?

[@BreakdaHouseDwnBootz]

This was oddly satisfying and I've never even had lamb ! Work of art

[@jakeqwaninne8502]

first let me say thank you for being a millenial and not afraid of meat, that was one of the most beautiful and interesting things i've seen in a long time

[@Thurmanatr16]

Exceptionally skilled and a pleasure to watch! Thanks algorithm!

[@internetshaquille]

Let's take our most soothing, peaceful, artisanal unnamed series... and also add fukken GUNSHOTS to the intro!

[@Goobrino]

It's called Beautiful Butchery.

[@internetshaquille]

it was unnamed until this video, which comes complete with a brand new title sequence and FUKKEN GUNSHOTS BABY WOOOOOO

[@MazHem]

Personally to me they don't sound like gunshots, more like the sound of the door to a walk-in fridge being slammed repeatedly

[@CapitalLuke]

Internet Shaquille *Gunshots, explosions and screaming* *Peaceful violin music playing*

[@Kenter1945]

These videos are dope. They make me want to buy a whole animal and butcher them myself.

[@wadepatton2433]

Love the "unplugged" technique. Thanks for the video--been butchering game for decades, but am about to start raising sheep.

[@Jade-yq1et]

The mention of cutting across grain for a more tender, easier to chew result is so helpful. I have young kids so easy to chew is quite important. I quite often like to break down my own meat to save money and I also just enjoy the process.

[@digisports22]

In one night I learn how to butcher a cow, pig, tuna and lamb. Now my life is complete.

[@siciliasmith2977]

Hhhh

[@trixyadore2120]

But did you learn how to filet every fish and open every shellfish?

[@saikkkkkk]

great job will. i. am. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@floydfulgiam83]

java island You doing a great job but one thing I do not see that he is wearing safety glasses and a safety gloves I don’t know what state is in back in California where I am from the law is you must have a safety glove. (A safety glove is a steel mass glove the kind that the English King author wore. wear it prevent you from getting cut)

[@WalterBrownJr]

Floyd Fulgiam He is in New York different rules everywhere you go

[@daBuzzY90]

English... King... Author... This guy is the reason people make fun of US Americans.

[@saidelgu1661]

I y2k to up mig7b9fghy9hygg6s0

[@brainfuckcode4990]

@@saidelgu1661 R/ihadastroke

[@me1bzman145]

Great illustration & conversation while butchering. Todah!

[@qaseemlloyd-trapp6268]

You really finest this lamb 🐑, watching you paint this picture was amazing! Fabulous! Thanks for sharing...

[@andyroswell3871]

my neighbor has 4lambs as pets i was just watching tame from the window when watching this video !! 🤔 hahahah

[@ace24680]

almost expected to hear some jazz song come out when i first saw him that's why you don't judge the book :P

[@benblackburn2693]

this guy is the complete package really great information and very good explanations of what and why he was doing everything

[@IcecollegeIndia]

thanks for this amazing work,it is very helpful in understanding cuts and parts of lamb .it is also excellently shot.

[@yuhboris304]

You should make one of these videos with venison

[@toddstein5407]

There are some other videos with venison butchering

[@K8Nicole]

skittlebeape We agree

[@swiftyasaninja]

Also known as venison

[@andrewcroucher]

Feel like sharing this in a vegan group and letting the hate keep me warm at night

[@skillissue5954]

the only good comment in New

[@anthonysmithcooking8873]

In the father in the son and the holy spirit R/madlads

[@allenknibbs]

Amazingly educational video, finally someone who explains it easily, thank you !

[@user-wv5vz8lx2x]

so respectful! thank you for your good VIDEO!

[@Jimmy82102000]

Damn, he really knows what he's doing

[@christiniakollar8397]

Mary HAD a little lamb

[@donteague614]

Mary Had a little lamb! He looks very tasty. Nice knife workman!

[@raidazz1]

Well articulated video.. So much respect to butchers.. This brother is so skilled.. Thanks for the great lesson

[@sgtboz9730]

Good luck trying to convince me butchery isn't a incredible skill. Excellent display. Thank you for this.

[@anovosedlik]

Awesome walk-through! Side-note: I wish this guy was my butcher.

[@byza101]

This was one of the most satisfying things I have seen. Thank you, kind sir 🤙🏻

[@jessicafarnsworth4248]

Thank you so much - this is an excellent video & visual guide! What a great presentation.

[@davidostar157]

Bro this is really helpful do the same with goat please

[@nebukadnezar213]

Lamb is so delicious. Well done, bro!

[@petejt]

Excellent. Thank you for the demonstration and explanation.

[@pb7199]

i really love these videos! realistically i don't think i'll ever butcher a lamb myself but i think it's good for people to watch these videos and understand where their meat comes from. i feel like a lot of people are disconnected from their food since nowadays most people buy from the supermarket, so i find it nice to see what my meat looks like before it gets turned into a burger patty or curry (my mum makes a great goat curry but the butchers always cut the meat up into cubes).