A new line of grass-fed lamb has quickly become a hot seller at Taylor's Market in Land Park.
Taylor's owner Danny Johnson toured the Lava Lake Lamb ranch in Idaho in June and began carrying it in early July. The grass-fed summer lamb is raised sustainably, humanely and without the use of antibiotics or growth hormones.
"It's the most sustainably farmed lamb that we could find for mass production," Johnson said. "This stuff is just phenomenal."
The lambs are born in California and raised in the Northern Rockies. And the quality is unparalleled, especially for lamb available during summer months.
"We've never sold as much lamb as we did in July," he said.
The lamb is available at the butcher counter and at the market's adjacent restaurant, Taylor's Kitchen. Johnson said the quality is better, but he's keeping the retail cost of Lava Lake Lamb on par with other lines.
Want to take advantage of some great grilling cuts? Try shoulder chops - just marinate and grill - which run about $7.99 per pound. Or lamb ribs for $4.99 per pound. Click here to get lamb grilling tips and recipes from our recent Food & Wine section.
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