Mutton

High school (ages 12+)
Food & Cooking

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/mutton

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the scientific name?Ovis aries
2. What is the age of maturity?Typically over 12 months old
3. What is mutton and how is it different from lamb?Mutton is the meat from sheep that are older than one year. It has a stronger, gamey flavor and a firmer texture compared to the tender, mild taste of lamb.
4. Why does mutton need slow cooking instead of quick grilling?Mutton contains more collagen and tougher muscle fibers. Slow, moist heat breaks down the connective tissue, making the meat tender and flavorful.

Collagen: A protein found in connective tissues that breaks down into gelatin when cooked slowly.
Ovine: Relating to or resembling sheep.
Gastronomy: The practice or art of choosing, cooking, and eating good food.