Lean Meat

Lean and light, its clean taste shines when simply grilled, while a sprinkle of spices brings out delicate flavor. Can be purchased at the butchery or obtained by skinning small animals.

Type

meat

Tool

Butchery

Rarity

common

Buy: 15Sell: 5

About

• •Dropped by skinning small animals: rabbits, foxes, and similar small game
• •Sold at butcheries in Hernand and other major towns — 10 units per restock
• •All meat types produce identical cooking results — no quality advantage to premium cuts
• •Vendor restocks daily at in-game midnight — rest at a cooking pot to advance time
• •Does not stack with other meat types (Tough, Fine, Tender) in inventory
• •One of the cheapest meats alongside Tough Meat — ideal for bulk cooking

Gathering Guide

• •Hunt rabbits in open fields across Hernand — Rocca's Hill has dense spawns
• •Foxes and other small game in Hernand woodlands also drop Lean Meat
• •Kill animal first, then use the butchery command on the carcass — yields 3-4 meat
• •Buy 10 units per cycle from the Hernand town butcher when hunting is inconvenient
• •Vendor restocks at in-game midnight — rest at a cooking pot to reset quickly
• •Same cooking value as Tough Meat — no reason to use expensive cuts for recipes

Similar Resources

Tough Meat

Rich in muscle fiber, this meat provides a satisfying chew, though its toughness requires patience to draw out full flavor. A decent option for staving off hunger in a pinch. Can be purchased at the butchery or obtained by skinning large animals.

Fine Meat

A generous cut ideal for preparing a hearty feast. Delivers tenderness and rich flavor in every large piece. Can be purchased at the butchery or obtained by skinning medium-sized animals.

Tender Meat

Offers a delicate texture and juicy finish that melts in your mouth. Complements any special occasion or grand feast. Can be purchased at the butchery or obtained by skinning cows.

Marbled Meat

The perfect touch of fat adds a savory aroma and makes it extremely flavorful. When grilled, the juices and fat blend together to create a deep, rich flavor. Can be purchased at the butchery or obtained by skinning pigs.

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