2019 Latest Live Sheep Prices and Delicious Mutton Recipes
Mutton is a kind of meat product we often eat in daily life. In traditional Chinese medicine, mutton has the effect of tonifying qi and replenishing deficiency. Apart from some people who dislike mutton because of its gamy smell, for most people, whether it is goat meat, sheep meat or wild sheep meat, it is a rare delicacy. So what is the price of live sheep in 2019? How do you cook it to make it delicious?
1. The price of live sheep
Sheep are one of the livestock animals we are familiar with, and they have been raised in our country for more than 5000 years. It can be said that every part of a sheep is valuable; its wool and skin can be made into many kinds of woolen goods and leather products. In terms of medical care and health, sheep can play an even more unique role. Whether it is mutton, sheep bones or sheep blood, all can be used to treat many kinds of diseases. There are many kinds of sheep, and there are seven or eight famous breeds. When buying live sheep, the prices also differ greatly, so let us take a look together here.
The price of live sheep is mainly related to its breed and size, and they are generally sold by the head. The prices of live sheep in different regions are not the same. The prices here are only for everyone's reference, and the specific price should be based on the local market price. The price of Boer goats varies from high to low, but they are more expensive than ordinary sheep, ranging from 500-1000 yuan, with the specific price depending on the quality and size of the sheep. Dairy goats are the most expensive, with prices roughly around 1000-1500, while the prices of mutton sheep, black goats and Small-tailed Han sheep are basically around 400 yuan. The live sheep on the market are generally these breeds. For live sheep of other breeds, it is still best to consult local breeding companies.
2. How to cook mutton so it is delicious
Mutton is a very nourishing dish and a wonderful tonic for tonifying qi and replenishing deficiency. But although the dish is delicious, if it is not made well, then it is very unpalatable, so the fishy and gamy smell of mutton must be removed. Only then will it taste better and the ingredients not be wasted. Of course, if you are a friend who does not mind the gamy smell, then there are not so many requirements.
Mutton is generally cooked by stewing soup or braising. The method for stewed mutton is to first blanch the mutton in boiling water to remove the blood and impurities, pour it into a ceramic basin, add seasoning such as ginger, scallions and radish, then add boiling water (just enough to cover the mutton), then place it on a small iron rack inside a pot, add an appropriate amount of water to the pot, and when the meat is tender, skim off the floating oil and add other seasonings.
The method for braised mutton is to first wash the lamb ribs and cut them into 4-cm square pieces. Put them into a pot, add an appropriate amount of clean water, add a little scallion sections, ginger slices and baijiu, blanch for about 1 minute, then remove and wash clean in clean water. Then wash the carrots and cut them into slices. Put the wok on the heat, ladle in soybean oil and heat it, add the scallion sections and ginger slices and stir-fry until fragrant. Then braise the mutton for 5 minutes, add the radish and soy sauce, and stir-fry until it turns red, and it is done.
The above is some little knowledge about live sheep and ways to eat mutton. Friends who love mutton can try more and develop new ways to eat mutton.