Soay Sheep

Soay Sheep “The meat from the Soay sheep is considered as lean, tender and low in cholesterol. It has a stronger flavour with a gamey taste when compared to more common sheep breeds.” Ark of Taste, Slow Food

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“Soays are browsers. They thrive on a varied diet, making them an ideal breed for grass-fed and organic farmers or anyone grazing sheep on marginal land. Soay meat is lean, low in cholesterol and boasts an unusually high ratio of polyunsaturated to saturated fats; its light, delectable flavor makes it a favorite with British chefs—and this is a niche that Soays in America could fill very well.” “Soay Sheep” Hobby Farms, Sue Weaver, Feb. 18, 2009