Lamb Slaughtering, Cutting, Preserving, and Cooking on the Farm

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Lamb Slaughtering, Cutting, Preserving, and Cooking on the Farm

by H. Russell Cross, E. Curtis Green, William R. Jones, Anthony Kotula, R. L. (Roger Lawrence) West

EN·~34 minutes·9 chapters

Chapters

9 total

PRECAUTIONS - The Law

1:53

SELECTION AND CARE OF ANIMAL BEFORE SLAUGHTER

2:37

PREPARING FOR SLAUGHTER

3:55

SLAUGHTER - Stunning

11:24

CHILLING THE CARCASS

1:12

CUTTING

9:10

FREEZING AND FROZEN STORAGE

1:03

MEAT COOKERY

1:43

PRESERVING LAMB PELTS

0:58

Description

An approachable guide walks readers through the essentials of raising, slaughtering, and preparing lamb on a family farm. It starts with the legal framework set by the Federal Meat Inspection Act, clarifying who may process meat at home and what paperwork is required. The authors also stress selecting healthy animals and caring for them in the days before harvest to ensure safe, flavorful meat.

The book then moves to practical preparation, offering checklists for site selection, equipment, water access, and waste disposal. Detailed instructions cover humane restraint, fasting, bleeding, and systematic cutting, with tables that show expected yields for different carcass grades. Simple preserving methods and beginner‑friendly cooking ideas round out the chapter, making it useful for hobby farmers and culinary students alike.

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Language

en

Duration

~34 minutes (33K characters)

Series

United States. Department of Agriculture. Farmers' bulletin no. 2264

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2020-08-03

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the authors

H. Russell Cross

H. Russell Cross

Known for practical writing on meat science and food safety, this Texas A&M scholar helped connect academic research with real-world food production. His work spans teaching, leadership, and clear guidance on how meat is processed and handled safely.

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E. Curtis Green

Known for writing across very different subjects, this author has published practical books on programmable logic controllers and music theory, and is also credited on the true-crime title Silk Road Takedown. The range makes the work feel grounded in hands-on experience and curiosity.

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William R. Jones

A groundbreaking theologian and philosopher, he challenged readers to face hard questions about racism, suffering, and the role of religion in human liberation. His work remains especially important in conversations about Black theology, humanism, and social justice.

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Anthony Kotula

Anthony Kotula

Working at the intersection of materials science and manufacturing, this researcher studies how polymers and other soft materials change as they flow, solidify, and are processed. His work helps connect fundamental measurement techniques with practical questions in advanced manufacturing.

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R. L. (Roger Lawrence) West

b. 1945

A practical writer and longtime food scientist, this author is best known for clear, useful guides on home butchering and meat processing. His work has reached many readers through farm manuals and public-domain editions that keep straightforward how-to knowledge in circulation.

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