The American Lamb Board, an organization dedicated to increasing demand for American lamb, has brought Lamb Jam to Austin as part of an eight-city national competition. Six Austin restaurants have been transformed into lamb dishes for the month of April, using lamb as a creative challenge and low-risk test for restaurants. The board supplies each participating chef with 75 pounds of lamb, helping restaurants stay profitable and encouraging menu experimentation. At the end of the month, one chef will win a year's supply of American lamb. The competition, which started in 2010, expanded to Austin in 2015. Winning chefs will also host exclusive Lamb Jam dinners throughout the year.