Can you craft raw mutton in Minecraft?

No, raw mutton cannot be crafted. You can only obtain it by killing sheep and collecting their drops.

What mobs drop raw mutton?

Only sheep drop raw mutton when killed. They also drop wool. The drop rate isn't 100%, so you might need to kill multiple sheep to get what you need.

Should you eat raw mutton or cook it?

You can eat raw mutton directly, but cooked mutton restores more hunger. Cook it in a furnace, smoker, or campfire for better results.

Is raw mutton in all Minecraft versions?

Raw mutton has been in the game since version 1.8. It's available in all versions from 1.8 through 1.19.3 and beyond.

How much hunger does raw mutton restore?

Raw mutton restores 2 hunger points when eaten. Cooked mutton restores 6 hunger points, so it's much better to cook it first.

Raw Mutton | Minecraft Guide 1.8-1.19.3

Raw Mutton in Minecraft

Raw mutton is a food item you get by killing sheep in Minecraft. Unlike most food items, you can’t craft it or cook it from anything else. Your only option is to find sheep in the world and farm them for drops.

How to Get Raw Mutton in Survival Mode

1. Find a Sheep

Sheep spawn pretty much everywhere in the Overworld. Look in grassy areas, forests, plains, mountains. You shouldn’t have to search long to find one.

2. Kill the Sheep

Attack the sheep with your sword or weapon. It’ll turn pink as it takes damage. Keep hitting it until it dies. When the sheep drops, you’ll get raw mutton and wool. Note that sheep don’t always drop mutton when they die, so you might need to kill a few to get what you need.

3. Pick Up the Drops

Grab the raw mutton and wool before they disappear. Both are useful to keep around.

Finding Raw Mutton in Creative Mode

Java Edition 1.8 – 1.18

Search for raw mutton in the Foodstuffs category of the Creative inventory.

Java Edition 1.19+

In version 1.19.3 and later, look in the Food & Drinks category instead.

Item Information

Java Edition

Raw Mutton (minecraft:mutton)

ID: 423 (1.8 – 1.12)
Stack Size: 64
Available in: 1.8 – 1.19.3

Give Command

Use these commands to give yourself raw mutton:

Java Edition 1.13+:

/give @p mutton 1

Java Edition 1.8 – 1.12:

/give @p mutton 1 0

What to Do With Raw Mutton

Cook it in a furnace or smoker to make cooked mutton
Eat raw mutton if you’re desperate for food (restores hunger)
Use it as wolf or dog food (they prefer bones though)