I have been craving mutton for 35 years after having it three times in a row every time I had dinner a friend’s house. I hated it the first two time and liked it the third. They were Basque and raised a lot of sheep. I raised a dorper lamb a few years ago, it was tender and mild. I kinda wish it had a little more sheepy flavor. My daughter just got a lamb for FFA today. I’m really craving some lamb chops. LOl
I’m from Bakersfield Ca. When I was younger there were sheep herders everywhere. All of them Basque. They established some great Basque restaurants that are still in business, still packed, and some of the best food you can have. Woolgrower’s has recipes on their website.