Lamb necks...

Teledude · 27 Apr 2010 at 20:59

Brought 2 lamb neck fillets earlier for dinner tomorrow with the mrs - suggestions on how to prepare and cook welcome

Bring it on please OcUK chefs

KaHn · 27 Apr 2010 at 21:09

Neck fillets? You mean neck chops?

I feed them to my dog lol

KaHn

Participant · 27 Apr 2010 at 21:10

So you brought it and now you want us to bring it?

Pan fry in olive oil then butter (or just in clarified butter if you're a geek) with some thyme and garlic.

Slice onto a plate next to some summer vegetables with some mini roast potatoes and a red wine jus / gravy / reduction.

OCdude · 27 Apr 2010 at 21:13

KaHn said:
Neck fillets? You mean neck chops?

I feed them to my dog lol

KaHn

Neck fillets are different! (Assuming the OP did mean neck fillets)

Personally i'd cut them up into chunks, brown them quickly, then chuck them in a slow cook them in a casserole/stew for hours until tender.

Although..... not a very summery dish

Teledude · 27 Apr 2010 at 21:14

OCdude said:
Neck fillets are different! (Assuming the OP did mean neck fillets)

Personally i'd cut them up into chunks, brown them quickly, then chuck them in a slow cook them in a casserole/stew for hours until tender.

Although..... not a very summery dish

Thats them - recommended by a friend but never tried them before hence the thread!

OCdude · 27 Apr 2010 at 21:19

Teledude said:
Thats them - recommended by a friend but never tried them before hence the thread!

They're delicious and flavoursome (thanks to the fat).

Best browned, then slow cooked mmmmmmmm

LOAM · 27 Apr 2010 at 21:20

Best left on the lamb tbh

PlacidCasual · 27 Apr 2010 at 21:22

Slow cooked curry is my perference for neck fillets. I like it because it will hold its lamby flavour even in strong spices of curry.

Richie · 27 Apr 2010 at 21:24

LOAM said:
Best left on the lamb tbh

The lamb is dead and therefore has no need for this bit....

LOAM · 27 Apr 2010 at 21:25

Richie said:
The lamb is dead and therefore has no need for this bit....

Poor mr lamb

danza · 27 Apr 2010 at 21:44

LOAM said:
Poor mr lamb

He's going to a good cause.

[DOD]Asprilla · 27 Apr 2010 at 21:53

PlacidCasual said:
Slow cooked curry is my perference for neck fillets. I like it because it will hold its lamby flavour even in strong spices of curry.

This is what I use them for.

utajoker · 27 Apr 2010 at 22:31

another vote for slow cook.

jwest · 27 Apr 2010 at 22:40

LOAM said:
Poor mr lamb

Or mrs lamb, actually a lamb wouldn't be a mrs thats perverse.

How did you cook it in the end?

Teledude · 27 Apr 2010 at 22:47

jwest said:
Or mrs lamb, actually a lamb wouldn't be a mrs thats perverse.

How did you cook it in the end?

Ill let you know tomorrow

Lonewolf · 27 Apr 2010 at 23:06

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I get around · 27 Apr 2010 at 23:39

Stick them in a curry of your choosing.

Slow cooking with vegetables = a waste of meat. Stews are crap, bland rubbish. I'd rather be eating the vegetables raw and use the meat for something decent.

Stupot_ · 27 Apr 2010 at 23:43

I get around said:
Slow cooking with vegetables = a waste of meat. Stews are crap, bland rubbish.

HeadlessChicken · 28 Apr 2010 at 00:03

Just to go against the tide, neck fillets, IMO, make frikkin awesome kebabs.

Marinade them for a few hours in olive oil and some seasoning (a few herbs, salt & pepper). Then griddle (or fry if you must) and bung in a heated pitta with fresh salad. Most awesome

-westy- · 28 Apr 2010 at 01:43

I get around said:
Stick them in a curry of your choosing.

Slow cooking with vegetables = a waste of meat. Stews are crap, bland rubbish. I'd rather be eating the vegetables raw and use the meat for something decent.

You need to eat a decent stew then