


Here’s a breakdown of the main primals and available cuts from each section of the beef.

1 / Chuck (Shoulder)
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Location: Front shoulder
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Characteristics: Tougher, more flavorful, well-marbled
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Best Cooking Methods: Slow cooking, braising, roasting, grinding into ground beef
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Cuts available:
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Chuck Roast (Pot Roast)
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Chuck Steak
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Arm Roast
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Cross Rib Roast
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2 / Rib
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Location: Upper rib section (ribs 6-12)
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Characteristics: Tender, well-marbled, full of flavor
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Best Cooking Methods: Grilling, roasting, searing
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Cuts available:
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Rib Steaks
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Prime Rib Roast
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3 / Loin
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Location: Middle back, behind the ribs
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Characteristics: Most tender meat, expensive cuts
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Best Cooking Methods: Grilling, pan-searing
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Cuts available:
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T-Bone & Porterhouse Steak
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New York Steak & Tenderloin
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4 / Sirloin
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Location: Just behind the loin, toward the rear
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Characteristics: Less tender than the loin but still flavorful
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Best Cooking Methods: Grilling, roasting, broiling
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Cuts available:
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Top Sirloin Roast or Steak
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Tri-Tip Roast
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5 / Round (Hindquarters)
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Location: Rear leg
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Characteristics: Lean, less tender, good for roasting or grinding
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Best Cooking Methods: Slow roasting, braising, grinding
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Cuts available:
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Top Round Roast or London Broil or Top Round Steak
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Bottom Round Roast or Cube Steak
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Eye of Round Roast
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Sirloin Tip Roast
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Rump Roast
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6 / Brisket
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Location: Chest/breast area
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Characteristics: Tough but becomes very tender when cooked low and slow
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Best Cooking Methods: Smoking, braising, slow-cooking
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Cuts available:
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Whole Brisket
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Brisket Flat and Point (cut brisket in half, only available by special request)
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7 / Plate (Short Plate)
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Location: Below the rib, near the belly
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Characteristics: Fatty, flavorful, good for slow cooking
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Best Cooking Methods: Braising, grilling, slow-cooking
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Cuts available:
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Skirt Steak
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Short Ribs or Thins Cut Ribs
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8 / Flank
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Location: Lower belly
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Characteristics: Lean, flavorful, best when marinated and cooked quickly
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Best Cooking Methods: Grilling, broiling
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Cuts available:
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Flank Steak
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Bavette
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9 / Shank
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Location: Lower leg (front and rear)
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Characteristics: Very tough, best for soups and stews
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Best Cooking Methods: Braising, slow-cooking
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Cuts available:
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Osso Buco (cross-cut shank .. Only available on half or whole orders by special request)
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Soup/marrow bones (used for stocks, soups)
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Dog/knuckle bones (used for stocks, soups or given to dogs to chew on)
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3 / Stew Meat
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Location: from all over, depending
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Characteristics: Contain connective tissue that turns into gelatin, adding richness to dishes.
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Best Cooking Methods: Braising, slow-cooking, pressure cooking, Dutch oven cooking