{"title":"Whole Animal","description":"\u003cp\u003eOrder a whole, half or quarter animal, cut to your instruction by our butchers on City Road. Ideal for Qurbani, aqiqah, walima and family freezer stocking, tell us how you want it prepared and we will cut, bag and label it for collection or delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ikc-hmc\"\u003eWhole and half lamb and sheep, HMC-certified halal, cut to your instructions for Qurbani, Aqeeqah or a freezer fill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"ikc-qa\" style=\"margin:10px 0 4px;border:1px solid #e2dccf;border-radius:12px;padding:8px 16px;background:#faf8f3;text-align:left\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:700;padding:6px 0\"\u003eQuestions people ask about our whole animal\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:16px;margin:14px 0 4px\"\u003eIs a whole lamb from Ikhlas HMC certified?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-size:15px;line-height:1.55\"\u003eYes. Whole and half animals are HMC-certified halal, hand slaughtered and monitored by the Halal Monitoring Committee, with the same certificate that covers our counter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:16px;margin:14px 0 4px\"\u003eHow is a whole lamb cut?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-size:15px;line-height:1.55\"\u003eHowever you ask. The usual options are: chops, shoulder, leg and mince; all curry cut; or a mix. Tell us your cutting list when you order and it comes back packed and labelled by cut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:16px;margin:14px 0 4px\"\u003eHow much meat does a whole lamb give?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-size:15px;line-height:1.55\"\u003eA whole lamb of 18 to 22kg carcass weight gives roughly 12 to 15kg of usable meat once bone and trim are accounted for, depending on how it is cut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:16px;margin:14px 0 4px\"\u003eCan I book a Qurbani lamb or sheep?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-size:15px;line-height:1.55\"\u003eYes. We take Qurbani bookings for lamb and sheep with a deposit, and the animal is slaughtered on the Eid day you choose. See our Qurbani guide for dates and how it works.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"mainEntity\": [{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Is a whole lamb from Ikhlas HMC certified?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Yes. Whole and half animals are HMC-certified halal, hand slaughtered and monitored by the Halal Monitoring Committee, with the same certificate that covers our counter.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"How is a whole lamb cut?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"However you ask. The usual options are: chops, shoulder, leg and mince; all curry cut; or a mix. 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Buying the animal is the cheapest way to fill a freezer with good meat, and you decide exactly how it comes back to you.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"ikh-h3\"\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ikh-card ikh-card--pale\"\u003e\u003ctable class=\"ikh-table\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"ikh-td ikh-td--label\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCut\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"ikh-td\"\u003eWhole lamb or half\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"ikh-td ikh-td--label\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePortions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"ikh-td\"\u003eWhole · Half\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"ikh-td ikh-td--label\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eButchery options\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"ikh-td\"\u003eLeave it whole · standard curry cut on the bone · mixed roasts, chops and curry cut · boneless throughout · premium frenched racks, boned and rolled\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"ikh-td ikh-td--label\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"ikh-td\"\u003eHMC-certified halal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"ikh-td ikh-td--label\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFreshness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"ikh-td\"\u003eChilled, butchered and packed the same day\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"ikh-td ikh-td--label ikh-td--last\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest for\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"ikh-td ikh-td--last\"\u003eFilling a freezer, family events, aqiqah and gatherings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"ikh-h3\"\u003eWhy buy a whole lamb?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ikh-card ikh-card--cream\"\u003e\u003cul class=\"ikh-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ikh-list__item\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHMC-certified halal\u003c\/strong\u003e: independently monitored and fully traceable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ikh-list__item\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe cheapest way to buy lamb\u003c\/strong\u003e: far less per kilo than the same cuts bought separately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ikh-list__item\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eButchered to your instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e: five ways to have it cut, decided at checkout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ikh-list__item\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvery cut from one animal\u003c\/strong\u003e: racks, chops, leg, shoulder, shank and mince, all traceable to the same lamb.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ikh-list__item\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVacuum-sealed \u0026amp; delivered chilled\u003c\/strong\u003e: freshness locked in from Bradford to your door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"ikh-h3\"\u003eHow it is cut\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoose the butchery option at checkout. If you are unsure, ring the shop and talk it through with the butcher before you order. It is easier to get right first time than to change it afterwards.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"ikh-para\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStandard curry cut:\u003c\/strong\u003e everything chopped on the bone into curry pieces. The most common choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"ikh-para\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMixed:\u003c\/strong\u003e roasting joints and chops kept whole, the rest cut for curry. The best of both.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"ikh-para\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eTip:\u003c\/em\u003e a whole lamb needs real freezer space. If you are not sure you have it, take the half.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"ikh-h3\"\u003eServing suggestions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePortion and label it as it comes out of the bag, roasts to one side, curry cuts to the other, and it will last a family months.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"ikh-h3\"\u003eNutrition \u0026amp; health\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRich in protein, iron, zinc and B12. Approximate typical values per 100g cooked:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ikh-card ikh-card--pale\"\u003e\u003ctable class=\"ikh-table\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"ikh-td ikh-td--tight ikh-td--wide\"\u003eEnergy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"ikh-td ikh-td--tight\"\u003e~258 kcal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"ikh-td ikh-td--tight\"\u003eProtein\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"ikh-td ikh-td--tight\"\u003e~25 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"ikh-td ikh-td--tight\"\u003eFat (of which saturates)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"ikh-td ikh-td--tight\"\u003e~17 g (~7.5 g)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"ikh-td ikh-td--tight ikh-td--last\"\u003eCarbohydrate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"ikh-td ikh-td--tight ikh-td--last\"\u003e~0 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp class=\"ikh-note\"\u003eValues are approximate and for guidance only, and vary by cut.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ikh-storage\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ikh-storage__title\"\u003eFreshness \u0026amp; storage\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ikh-storage__body\"\u003eButchered to order, vacuum-sealed the same day and delivered chilled. Freeze what you are not using within 3 days of delivery. It will keep for up to 3 months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"ikh-h3\"\u003eAllergens\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA single-ingredient fresh meat product with no added allergens. Prepared in a facility that also handles milk, mustard, celery and sulphites. Please contact us if you have a specific allergy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"ikh-h3\"\u003eDelivery \u0026amp; collection\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ikh-delivery\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"ikh-m0\"\u003eFree \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/delivery-collection\"\u003eClick \u0026amp; Collect\u003c\/a\u003e from our City Road shop in Bradford, usually ready in about 2 hours · \u003cstrong\u003eLocal delivery within 7 miles\u003c\/strong\u003e: free, £25 minimum order · delivered 1pm to 4pm or 6pm to 8pm, Monday to Saturday. Order by 12 for the afternoon run, by 5 for the evening run. See our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/delivery-collection\"\u003eDelivery \u0026amp; Collection\u003c\/a\u003e page for full details.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"ikh-h3\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdetails class=\"ikh-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary class=\"ikh-faq__q\"\u003eHow much meat will I get?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp class=\"ikh-faq__a\"\u003eIt varies by animal. Ring the shop before ordering if you need a firm weight, the butcher will tell you what is coming in that week.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails class=\"ikh-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary class=\"ikh-faq__q\"\u003eWhy does boneless cost more?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp class=\"ikh-faq__a\"\u003eBoning out is a great deal more work, and you lose the bone weight. You get less in the bag, but all of it is meat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails class=\"ikh-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary class=\"ikh-faq__q\"\u003eCan I split it with family?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp class=\"ikh-faq__a\"\u003eYes, and many do. Take the whole and split it, or order a half each, the price per kilo is the same.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails class=\"ikh-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary class=\"ikh-faq__q\"\u003eIs it fresh or frozen?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp class=\"ikh-faq__a\"\u003eButchered to order and delivered chilled, freeze at home what you are not using.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ikh-footer\"\u003eFresh · Halal · HMC Certified · Delivered Chilled\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ikhlas Halal Butcher","offers":[{"title":"Whole","offer_id":54546015813965,"sku":"218-WHOLE-EA","price":154.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Half","offer_id":54546015977805,"sku":"218-HALF-EA","price":84.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0901\/6462\/5741\/files\/LAMB_1.png?v=1789342440"},{"product_id":"qurbani-booking-sheep","title":"Qurbani Booking: Sheep (£50 deposit)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"ikh-hero\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ikh-hero__eyebrow\"\u003eIkhlas Halal Butcher · Bradford · Eid al-Adha\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ikh-hero__title\"\u003eQurbani Booking, Sheep\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ikh-hero__sub\"\u003e£50 deposit now · balance by weight at the counter · HMC certified\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ikh-pills\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ikh-pill ikh-pill--dark\"\u003eHMC Halal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ikh-pill ikh-pill--gold\"\u003e£9.50 per kg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ikh-pill ikh-pill--cream\"\u003eCollection only\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ikh-lead\"\u003eBook your Qurbani sheep with a \u003cstrong\u003e£50 deposit\u003c\/strong\u003e. Your sheep is slaughtered and prepared by hand to HMC standard on the day you choose, and you pay the balance at the counter by the exact weight, \u003cstrong\u003e£9.50 a kilo\u003c\/strong\u003e. A sheep is usually \u003cstrong\u003e18–24 kg\u003c\/strong\u003e, so about \u003cstrong\u003e£171–£228\u003c\/strong\u003e in total, less your £50 deposit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"ikh-h3\"\u003eHow it works\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ikh-card ikh-card--pale\"\u003e\u003ctable class=\"ikh-table\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"ikh-td ikh-td--label\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. Book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"ikh-td\"\u003eTick \"This is a Qurbani order\" above, add the name(s) it is on behalf of, pick your collection day, pay the £50 deposit.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"ikh-td ikh-td--label\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. Prepared\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"ikh-td\"\u003eSlaughter is in booking order on the Eid day you chose. Qurbani curry cut on the bone unless you tell us otherwise.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"ikh-td ikh-td--label ikh-td--last\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3. Collect\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"ikh-td ikh-td--last\"\u003eWe text you when it is ready. Pay the balance at the counter by weight: (weight × £9.50) − £50.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"ikh-h3\"\u003eSharing\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne sheep is one Qurbani. Keep it, split it the traditional way, a third for home, a third for family and friends, a third for those in need, or ask us to donate a portion on your behalf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ikh-note\"\u003eChange of plan? Ring the shop before the closing date and the deposit is refunded in full. 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