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Colour, fat, smell and the right cut for every recipe: everything you need to buy mutton like a pro.

By Hammad Tariq · 6 November 2026 · 2 min read

Signs of fresh mutton

  • Pink to light red meat, never dark or brown
  • Firm, white fat
  • Clean smell
  • Moist but not sticky

Which cut for which dish

  • Karahi: curry cut with bone, from the shoulder and ribs
  • Korma and salan: mixed curry cut
  • Nihari and paya: shanks (nalli) and trotters
  • Chops: rib chops for grilling
  • Qeema: boneless shoulder, minced fresh

Storing at home

Cook within 1–2 days, or portion, wrap tightly and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge.

Why order from Zareen

Our mutton is halal, cut to order and never frozen before delivery. Tell us your recipe on WhatsApp and we'll prepare the right cut.

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