Karakul Sheep - Luxury on Hoofs

Most of the tribes in Turkmenistan, as in other central Asian countries, have traditionally raised large herds of sheep, with Karakul as dominant component of the flock.

What are we talking about? Karakul sheep. Some genuine information about a lesser known (to me at least) sheep breed.
It lives in Turkmenistan. And as you know, they have nice sheep overthere.

At the end of a very useful life, Karakul sheep usually jumps into a very large pot over an open fire, producing quantities of Pilof (Pilau) or Karachorba (black soup) to feed a small wedding party. As a bonus, it leaves behind a pelt that would make a top quality quarter jacket, casing for two badminton racquets, and reasonable quantity of tallow for soap and bones for gelatin.

Why is it luxury on hoofs?
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