What makes Salt Marsh Lamb different?

Salt Marsh Lamb, especially from the Kent coast, is a prized delicacy known for its distinct flavour and ethical farming practices. Unlike conventional lamb, these sheep graze on coastal marshlands in Romney Marshes, feasting on a mix of salt-tolerant plants like samphire, sorrel, and sea lavender. This unique diet creates a lamb with a mild, slightly sweet taste and a hint of saltiness that’s distinct from other types of lamb.

You can browse our range of Salt Marsh lamb provided by Farm Butchers here, but before you do that here is some information on why salt marsh lamb is held in such high regard.

Unique coastal grazing

The coastal Kent marshes provide an ideal grazing ground that shapes Salt Marsh Lamb’s exceptional flavour. The sheep naturally forage on nutrient-rich, wild vegetation, resulting in meat that’s tender, lightly sweet, and subtly grassy. This environment also supports sustainable, free-range farming practices, with fewer resources required than intensive livestock farming.

Protected geographical origin and quality

In regions known for Salt Marsh Lamb, such as Kent, this lamb often carries regional quality distinctions, ensuring authenticity. By choosing Salt Marsh Lamb from Farmfetch, you’re supporting local farms and traditional farming methods that produce quality meat through sustainable practices. The areas these lambs graze on are free of pesticides too.

A mild, distinctive taste

Thanks to its diet, Salt Marsh Lamb has a gentler flavour profile than other lamb varieties. This makes it an ideal choice for simple cooking methods, such as slow-roasting or grilling, with minimal seasoning like rosemary or thyme. Its natural taste pairs well with light sides like roasted vegetables, allowing the flavour of the lamb to take centre stage.

Salt Marsh Lamb with Farmfetch

Farmfetch offer a variety of salt marsh lamb options from Farm Butchers - you will find Saddle of salt marsh lamb stuffed with garlic and rosemary, trimmed rack of salt marsh lamb, leg of salt marsh lamb. For those looking to stock up, you can also purchase a half salt marsh lamb box.

Supporting local, sustainable farming

Choosing Salt Marsh Lamb from the Kent coast isn’t just a culinary choice—it’s an environmentally conscious one. With sheep grazing naturally, this farming approach is lower-impact and helps maintain the natural marshland ecosystem.

Salt Marsh Lamb offers a unique, flavourful experience that celebrates the natural richness of the British coast while supporting sustainable, local agriculture. Whether you’re roasting a whole leg or a rack of lamb, Salt Marsh Lamb brings a taste of the Kent coast to your table.