Because it’s the secret decoder ring of smart shopping. The per-kg price tells you if you’re getting a bargain or getting played. Lidl’s lamb often beats the big supermarkets like Tesco or Sainsbury’s by a good 10-15%.
And here’s a pro tip: buy the whole leg. Don’t let them cut it into chops or cubes. The whole leg is cheaper per kg, and you can do so much with it—roast it, slice it, turn leftovers into shepherd’s pie, or just eat it cold with mint sauce at midnight. No judgment.
Birchwood Whole Lamb Leg - Lidl - Great Britain - Specials archive
The Joke About the Bone
Okay, you’re paying for the bone too, but think of it as a built-in flavour amplifier. That bone adds juice, not weight. Plus, you can boil it later for stock. It’s the gift that keeps on giving, like a good friend who also happens to be a butcher.
Let’s talk timing. Easter week is the prime time for Lidl lamb deals. They practically throw it at you. I once saw a leg for £4.99 per kg. That’s less than the price of a sad, overpriced avocado toast. I almost cried. Then I bought three.
