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Lechazo de Castilla y León is a protected-origin food product in the European Union consisting of milk-fed
Lechazo de Castilla y León is a protected-origin food product in the European Union consisting of milk-fed lamb
Lamb or The Lamb may refer to:
* A young sheep
* Lamb and mutton, the meat of sheep
Arts and media Film, television, and theatre
* ''The Lamb'' (1915 film), a silent film starring Douglas Fairbanks Sr. in his screen debut
* ''The Lamb'' (1918 ...
meat, produced in Castile and León
Castile and León ( es, Castilla y León ; ast-leo, Castiella y Llión ; gl, Castela e León ) is an autonomous community in northwestern Spain.
It was created in 1983, eight years after the end of the Francoist regime, by the merging of the ...
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). The Geographical indication
A geographical indication (GI) is a name or sign used on products which corresponds to a specific geographical location or origin (e.g., a town, region, or country). The use of a geographical indication, as an indication of the product's source, ...
(GI) was authorized in 1997. The GI encompasses 483 farms from all of the grain-producing counties of Castilla y León
Castile, Castille or Castilla may refer to:
Places Spain
*Castile (historical region), a vaguely defined historical region of Spain covering most of Castile and León, all of the Community of Madrid and most of Castilla–La Mancha
*Kingdom of ...
, producing more than 167,000 ''lechazos'' per year. The Indicación Geográfica Protegida (I.G.P.) Council headquarters is located in Zamora, Spain
Zamora () is a city and municipality of Spain located in the autonomous community of Castile and León. It is the capital of the province of Zamora. The city straddles the Duero river. With its 24 characteristic Romanesque style churches of the ...
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The Spanish term ''lechazo'' refers to a young sheep that is still suckling. Per the I.G.P., ''lechazo de Castilla y León'' must be of the Churra
The Churra (also known as ''Spanish Churro'') is an ancient Iberian breed of sheep from Zamora province in Castile and León. The ewes produce the milk for Zamorana cheese; the meat is also prized.
The Churra (renamed "churro" by American fr ...
, Castellana or Ojalada breeds, and the lambs must have been fed only their mothers' milk. Lechazo meat is a highly esteemed delicacy in the region. Roast lamb and lamb chops are a prized traditional food in Castile, and a widespread dish in the region's restaurants and taverns.
Requirements at time of slaughter
* Live weight from 9 kg to 12 kg. * Age of slaughter: up to 35 daysSee also
* *List of lamb dishes
This is a list of lamb and mutton dishes and foods. Lamb and mutton are terms for the meat of domestic sheep (species ''Ovis aries'') at different ages. A sheep in its first year is called a lamb, and its meat is also called lamb. The meat of a j ...
* Spanish cuisine
Spanish cuisine consists of the cooking traditions and practices from Spain. Olive oil (of which Spain is the world's largest producer) is heavily used in Spanish cuisine. It forms the base of many vegetable sauces (known in Spanish as ''sofri ...
* Castilian-Leonese cuisine
Castilian-Leonese cuisine refers to the typical dishes and ingredients of the region of Castile and León in Spain. This cuisine is known for its cooked dishes ('' guiso'') and its grilled or roasted meats ('' asado''), its high-quality wines, the ...
* Cuisine of the province of Valladolid
The gastronomy of the province of Valladolid comprises the meals, their preparation, and the culinary habits of the province of Valladolid. It is based on barbecued and roast food, especially roasted Spanish cuisine. Wines of high qualit ...
References
External links
*http://www.lechazodecastillayleon.es/ {{DEFAULTSORT:Lechazo de Castilla y Leon Ancient dishes Spanish cuisine