Mutton Renaissance Campaign
The Mutton Renaissance Campaign was founded in 2004 by Charles, Prince of Wales to advocate for the consumption of mutton (and not lamb) by Britons. The Prince, who calls mutton his "favourite dish", also aims to support British sheep farmers struggling to sell their older animals.[1] The Renaissance Campaign seeks to create a specific new definition for mutton, which the meat is that is traceable to an origin on a particular farm where it was fed on forage (rather than high-concentration grain), from an animal older than two years, and after slaughter has been aged for two weeks by hanging. The organization's website also maintains lists of restaurants serving mutton as well as places to buy the meat in the UK.
References
- Davies, Caroline (March 2, 2006). "Mutton dressed as glam". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 2008-02-16.
- Jones, Sam (February 3, 2006). "Mutton makes comeback on menu, with royal approval". The Guardian. Retrieved 2008-02-16.
- "Mutton on menu for Prince's visit". Scarborough Evening News. 21 January 2008. Retrieved 2008-01-21.
- "Mutton campaign is helping to increase older ewes' value". Farmers Guardian. 24 January 2008. Retrieved 2008-02-16.
Footnotes
- ^ Apple Jr., R.W. (March 29, 2006). "Much Ado About Mutton, but Not in These Parts". New York Times. Retrieved 2008-01-23.
The Prince of Wales recently launched a crusade to reawaken Britain's taste for mutton, which he calls "my favorite dish.