This place saved me! I was invited to lunch and asked to make my herb-crusted rack of lamb. I'm very particular and the last time I made rack of lamb, I used pre-packaged, New Zealand grass-fed lamb. It was extremely gamey and I hated it. I did not want to go that route this time around so I tried looking for a local butcher. Unfortunately, many of them closed earlier than I could get to them.
I called one place and they said they had the lamb but when I arrived, they went into a freezer and presented me with emaciated, old vacuum-sealed lamb chops. I declined. The place was gross. They had tons of pieces of meat just sitting atop one another and I can't see how they prevent cross contamination.
I was distraught, but then hubby suggested that I check the Morris Park area. I was ready to throw in the towel and go buy the gamey lamb when he found BESA Meats online. I called them and they said they had FRESH racks of lamb and I said I was on my way. When I arrived, I saw their meat hanging in the window. Walking in, the place is IMMACULATE! All of the meat in the cases were individually wrapped and clean. It was the polar opposite of the place I had just visited.
I don't know the name of the man that assisted me at BESA, but he was so proud to present me with his fresh lamb rack. It was beautifully prepared, Frenched and trimmed of excess fat. I asked for two and the price was maybe 1-2 dollars more than the small racks I've seen that aren't even fresh.
I enjoyed prepping the lamb. I didn't have to do much. I just cleaned it, scored it and marinated overnight with simple seasoning. The next day I seared, roasted, coated and finished in the oven. It was probably one of the best lamb dishes I've ever prepared and there was no gamey scent nor aftertaste.
This spot will most definitely be my go-to. I have no problem spending a few dollars more for quality. The lamb was almost twice the size as the one in the supermarket. Their meat is fresh and well taken care of. You can see the pride when you walk in. read more