Neck Steaks — Lamb
Our Lamb Neck Steaks are cross-cut, bone-in steaks sliced from the neck of our pasture-raised Barbados Blackbelly × Katahdin lambs. Cut at approximately 1.5" thick and packed two per package, this cut is built for slow cooking, delivering rich body, deep savory flavor, and tender texture when braised or stewed.
Barbados Blackbelly and Katahdin are hair sheep breeds selected for efficient pasture performance and a lighter, cleaner lamb profile than many wool breeds. Finished on pasture, these lambs develop firm muscle and balanced connective tissue with a mild, savory flavor without strong or “gamey” notes.
Breed
Barbados Blackbelly × Katahdin (hair sheep known for clean flavor, pasture efficiency, and strong muscle development)
How We Raise Them
Pasture-raised using rotational grazing with continuous access to diverse forage, fresh air, and open movement. Slow, natural growth supports balanced muscle development and consistent flavor.
What We Feed Them
Primarily forage-based, supported by clean supplemental feed as needed — no hormones, no antibiotics, no shortcuts.
Cut
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Cut: Cross-cut bone-in neck steaks
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Typical Thickness: Approximately 1.5" (varies slightly by animal)
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Pack Format: 2 steaks per pack
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Best For: Braise, stew, curry, soup, birria-style preparations
Texture & Flavor
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Texture: Firm and structured raw; becomes tender and succulent with slow cooking
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Flavor: Mild lamb flavor with deep savory richness
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Fat: Lean-to-moderate with collagen-rich connective tissue that enriches sauces and broth
Cooking
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Braise / Stew: Gentle simmer until fork-tender
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Curry: Slow simmer with aromatics and spices
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Birria: Long braise; shred or serve in chunks
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Rest: Allow 10 minutes off heat before serving for best texture
Pack Options (2 Steaks Per Pack)
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Petit: approximately 0.8–1.1 lb total
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Standard: approximately 1.1–1.5 lb total
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Farmstead: approximately 1.5–2.0 lb total
Individual steak size varies naturally based on lamb size, neck length, and cut thickness. We finish our lambs between approximately 100–187 lb live weight, so pack weights will vary slightly from one animal to the next.
