Elevate Your Culinary Creations with Locally Raised Texas Lamb: Deliciously Mild, Distinctively Flavorful

Welcome to Central Texas Lamb, where tradition meets quality on our family-owned ranch in Gatesville, Texas. We proudly raise Dorper sheep on native grasses using sustainable, regenerative practices—no hormones, no antibiotics, and no harmful chemicals. Our commitment to ethical and environmentally conscious farming ensures premium, USDA-processed lamb that chefs and families can trust for its unmatched flavor and consistency. Explore our range of premium cuts and discover why Central Texas Lamb is the preferred choice for those who value exceptional quality and responsible ranching.

Welcome to

Central Texas Lamb

At Central Texas Lamb, we pride ourselves on producing premium meats at Paradise Valley Ranch, nestled in the scenic landscape of Gatesville, Texas. We raise Dorper Sheep and Spanish Goats on native grasses using rotational grazing and regenerative farming methods, ensuring sustainability and top-quality products.

About Robert Hooper

Owned and operated by Robert Hooper, Central Texas Lamb reflects his dedication to sustainable farming, regeneratively ranching and improving the land. Robert holds certifications that validate our commitment to ethical farming regeneratively ranching practices and high animal welfare standards.

Our Passion

At Central Texas Lamb, we are passionate about food Texas’s most sustainable protein, deliciously mild, distinctively lamb.  We believe that food is more than just sustenance – it is a way to connect with others, to explore different cultures and flavors, and to experience joy and pleasure.

Our Products

At Central Texas Lamb, we are passionate about providing Texas’ most sustainable protein—deliciously mild and distinctively lamb, bringing exceptional flavor and unparalleled quality to your table.

The Benefits of Choosing Central Texas Lamb

Texas's Most Sustainable Protein

Sustainability

Our regenerative farming methods help maintain soil health and ecosystem balance.

No Chemicals

We never use chemical fertilizers, pesticides, or herbicides on our pastures.

Hormone and Antibiotic Free

Our market animals are raised without hormones or antibiotics.

Quality Assurance

All processing is carried out at a USDA facility, ensuring the highest standards of quality and safety.

Delicious Recipes

Dive into lamb-tastic recipes Kittch.com; perfect for any summer gathering and featuring top grade American Lamb. Join us for live cooking sessions and discover how to bring these fresh, seasonal dishes to your table.

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This dish really highlights the flavors of summer, but converting it into a quick, summer meat sauce using American lamb.

Lamb, onions and spices are quickly braised in white wine, then folded together with blended raw cherry tomatoes, fresh herbs and a hint of butter, to make a decadent backyard summer dinner.

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Join Chef Joe Sasto on Kittch.com as he creates the perfect lamb meatballs with a minty tomato sugu.

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Enjoy this delicious Braised American Lamb with Charred Scallion Polenta from Chef Caroline Glover.

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Make some mouth-watering barbecue lamb shoulder chops under the guidance of chef James Peisker.

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Chef Brandon Roy takes you through making the greatest Smashburger tacos you’ve ever tasted. 

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Choosing Central Texas Lamb means choosing premium quality, ethical farming, and sustainability. Our dedication to these principles ensures that you receive the finest meats while supporting practices that benefit the environment and animal welfare.

Deliciously Mild, Distinctively Lamb

We pride ourselves on providing premium quality protein, extraordinarily tender and packed with flavor.
Place your order today and discover the difference.

Our Clients

Central Texas Lamb is proud to supply premium meats to a variety of local markets and esteemed restaurants. Our partners value our commitment to sustainability and quality.

Also Associated with

Grassroots Carbon Certified

Paradise Valley Ranch, located in Coryell County, Texas, is proudly Soil Carbon Credit Certified for its commitment to Regenerative Ranching.

By rotationally grazing lambs on native grasses and avoiding chemicals, hormones, and antibiotics, we improve soil health, sequester carbon, and enhance biodiversity—delivering premium quality lamb while promoting sustainability.

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