Aussie Select produces premium deli products responsibly sourced from Australian lamb. The pre-cooked products, available throughout the United States, brings a convenient, creative and delicious protein option to diners. The products also provide a way to enjoy flavor profiles from around the world. I grew up eating lamb so I was really curious to know what lamb deli products would be like. After having tried several, and hearing the story behind the business, I was excited to have Jaclyn Oyola, CEO of Aussie Select as my guest on the Real Food Traveler Podcast.

Click on the graphic above to listen to this Real Food Traveler Podcast episode with Aussie Select’s Jaclyn Oyola. Photos courtesy of Aussie Select. Graphic by Real Food Traveler. 

In our conversation, Jaclyn tells how she came to be part of the Aussie Select company, including what motivated her to want to represent the company.

She tells us about each of the projects which includes Lamb Pastrami, Agave Rosemary Lamb, Tikka Masala Lamb and Lamb Prime Rib, all of which have an elegant, delicious flavor. Like me, you’ll enjoy finding ways to use it.

Aussie Select has a variety of sliced meat products. Photo courtesy of Aussie Select.

I thought I knew what to expect from the flavor of lamb, having had it as a roast and as an ingredient in many Mediterranean dishes throughout my life. But each product surprised me – in my opinion, if you like beef or pork, lamb is the best of both, amped up. For instance, if you made someone a sandwich from Aussie Select’s Lamb Pastrami, but didn’t tell them it’s lamb, they would only think “this is the best pastrami sandwich I’ve ever had.” There’s no gamey flavor – just goodness.

The Aussie Select products are:
* Pasture-raised lamb
* Fully cooked
* Have no artificial colors or flavors
* Have no added hormones
* Are all Halal-certified
* Are Gluten-free and have no MSG
* And, it’s a woman-owned business

The 4-ounce, pre-sliced packs of Lamb Pastrami, Agave Rosemary Lamb and Tikka Masala Lamb are available in many stores across the U.S. and through their website. That website, www.AussieSelect.com, offers great recipes for ways to enjoy it at home from Cacio e Pepe with lamb pastrami, to a BLT, to a roast lamb dinner and a charcuterie platter.

Aussie Select products can be used for a variety of purposes such as this Lamb Bacon Fried Green Tomato Sandwich. Photo courtesy of Aussie Select.

With the selection of products Aussie Select was generous enough to provide me to sample, I made sandwiches with the Lamb Pastrami, added Agave Rosemary Lamb to scrambled eggs and Tikki Masala Lamb to a charcuterie board. I served the Lamb “Ham” with roasted potatoes and other veggies. Everything I tried was really good and a nice break from the usual.

Roasted lamb “ham” is ready to heat and serve at home like I did, serving it with roasted potatoes and a salad. Photo by Courtney Drake-McDonough.

To learn more about Aussie Select products, including what products are available, where, and recipes, visit their website.

-By Courtney Drake-McDonough, Publisher & Managing Editor of Real Food Traveler