Query about lamb fell and sous vide

[TdeV]

If I'm understanding what the fell is on lamb, should one remove it prior to cooking the leg sous vide?

[Okanagancook]

Yes, take it off before cooking.

[TdeV]

@Okanagancook, thanks.

 

I vacuum sealed the partial leg in a food safe bag already, but I'm going to bring it out for a dinner party this weekend. I've already paid for the bag and would be disinclined to spring for a second one, but I get very anxious around dinner parties and try to do as much in advance as possible.

 

Question: Is the fell easier to remove when the meat is cooked? (Hence I should wait until after cooking)

[Okanagancook]

I do not know if it is easier to remove after cooking because I take off before.  It likely isn’t that difficult but takes time and may rip some meat off with it.  I would not be worried about spending money on a 15 cent bag.  Do it up right.

[rotuts]

if fell is what I think it is

 

ie a very tough thin membrane 

 

use a boning knife or similar knife to remove it in strips

 

it doesn't ' cook ' well and your rub or spices might have a hard time penetrating it to flavor the lamb.