Lamb Heart

Nose-to-Tail Eating: The Rich Flavour of Lamb Heart
An old-fashioned yet timeless ingredient, lamb heart surprises diners with its mild flavour, more akin to steak than other lamb offal. Once revered for its nutritional and medicinal qualities, lamb heart remains a powerhouse of essential nutrients. It’s a rich source of protein, vitamin B12, riboflavin, selenium, phosphorus, zinc, copper, iron, and niacin, making it a wholesome choice for adventurous cooks and chefs alike.

Grass-fed lamb heart is incredibly versatile and can be prepared in various ways. Slice it thinly and sear or barbecue it for a perfectly pink, tender finish that rivals a high-quality steak. For a classic preparation, stuffed lamb heart slow-cooked delivers rich, deep flavours and a melt-in-the-mouth texture.

This highly regarded ingredient is a favourite among our restaurant chefs, celebrated for its flavour and versatility in the kitchen. Lamb heart is perfect for creating nutritious offal recipes, traditional British dishes, or experimenting with nose-to-tail cooking techniques.

If you’re searching for high-welfare lamb offal, sustainable lamb cuts, or a new ingredient to elevate your cooking, lamb heart is the perfect addition to your culinary repertoire.

Inspiration from Chef Valentine Warner
"Dare I say that foolish are those who overlook such available and valuable joys as the lamb heart. This is good lean meat that is very easy to cook either quickly or as a slow braise. Cheap too – a lamb heart certainly extends the kitchen budget.

Light the charcoal, then thinly slice and skewer the lamb heart. Lightly oil it before dusting with cumin, cayenne pepper, a little cinnamon, black pepper, and sea salt. Grill until rare but coloured on the outside, and serve with a fresh mint, parsley, and tomato salad, alongside sweet and tender thinly sliced white onion dressed in a little white vinegar. Flatbread, yoghurt, and chilli sauce should be close at hand. Adjust the spices for a Mexican twist, and this makes an excellent filling for corn tortillas, paired with a sharp green salsa.

Stuff the hearts with stale bread mixed with herbs, spices, and cooked onion. Add a little wine or cider to a heavy small casserole and braise the lamb hearts until tender, leaving only a little liquid and allowing the hearts to brown beautifully. Serve with a rich, buttery mashed potato for a comforting, hearty dish.

Treat the lamb heart as you would ox heart, making a dark and spicy vindaloo. In fact, I prefer using lamb heart to braising steak for this dish - it’s a game-changer!"