Blogcritics: Comments on What Did You Have for Lunch?

Comment by Dave Nalle

Mon, 9 May 2005 10:23:08 EDT

>>Dave, I've never had goat, didn't know it was interchangeable with lamb. I would think that a grocery store would be less likely to carry goat meat although I have heard of goat burgers.<< IMO goat isn't interchangeable with lamb. They're noticably different in taste, but a lot of people down here in Texas seem to think they are the same thing. Goat is available in almost any grocery store here because the Mexican population has a fondness for it. As for Sam's, it's by no means the best BBQ in the area, but their mutton is the best mutton around here - and you're certainly right about the atmosphere. The best BBQ in Texas and arguably the world is at Kreuz Market in Lockhart which is about 20 miles southeast of Austin. Dave

Comment by DrPat

Mon, 9 May 2005 10:05:32 EDT

Dave, when I was in Austin everyone sent me to Sam's, but when I went I found the food as unprepossessing as ambience. I have to agree about mutton BBQ, though - in South Africa, my favorite brai-meat was garlic-and-beer mutton. The only other place I've seen it in the States is Twitty's in Oklahoma City.

Comment by Steve S

Mon, 9 May 2005 09:56:51 EDT

Roland, I got your email for the recipe. In comment 5, I included a link (which does not carry over into email notifications), for the recipe. My fav way to do lamb is gyro sandwiches. Cheers! Dave, I've never had goat, didn't know it was interchangeable with lamb. I would think that a grocery store would be less likely to carry goat meat although I have heard of goat burgers. I'm one of those who enjoys the cooking and prefers watching other people enjoy the endeavor. I have a personal adversion to feeling full. Do midwesterners still barbecue just about everything? We've actually barbecued the last 5 nights in a row. Getting back to my roots I guess.

Comment by Dave Nalle

Mon, 9 May 2005 09:44:36 EDT

If you can't afford lamb, there's always goat. What I can't understand is the bizarre aversion most Americans have to lamb. Growing up in the middle east we ate it all the time and I grew to love it as a kid. When we came back to America it was hard to even find it in the stores, and when you serve it to guests they think you're weird. IMO there's nothing more delicious than well-cooked barbecued breast of mutton. It's sort of a specialty of a couple of the local BBQ places, and it just blows away pork and beef when it's done well. If you're ever in Austin check out Sam's BBQ on East 12th. It's unprepossessing, but their mutton is a transcendent experience. Dave

Comment by Steve S

Mon, 9 May 2005 02:42:29 EDT

Lamb makes good sandwiches/burgers. I've got a Gorgonzola Lamb Burger with Onion Marmalade, which I recommend for people who like lamb.

Comment by Bennett Dawson

Sun, 8 May 2005 22:11:45 EDT

Hey Roland, This sounds really good! I tend to serve the roast, or whatever, hot and then have the leftovers cold. I'll have to think outside my mental box with lamb (pricey), and dedicate one for cold cuts. Your recipe sounds incredible, thanks! Bennett

Comment by roland

Sun, 8 May 2005 18:55:54 EDT

If you find yourself in South Orange County, let me know.

Comment by Duane

Sun, 8 May 2005 18:34:24 EDT

Cold baked beans spooned from a can, a butt end of an old loaf of bread, glass of tap water. Mmmm.

Comment by Cerlean

Sun, 8 May 2005 18:21:43 EDT

sound good, send me some of it.