T&T

Beef Products

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  Hip

  No description available.

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  Hip/Round

  These beef cuts are some of the leanest with moderate tenderness and good beefy flavour. Marinate steaks or kabob cubes before grilling or pan-frying. Slow-roast larger portions with dry-oven heat and carve into thin slices for the most tender juicy roast beef.

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  Beef Trimmings 90% Lean

  Trimmings are portions of meat with a percentage of 90% lean and 10% fat. 

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  Outside Round Flat Denuded

  One of 3 major muscles in the Hip, the Outside Round is well suited for slow cooking bringing out its robust beef flavour. As this cut comes from muscles located in the leg used for movement, it can have additional connective tissue and reduced marbling.

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  Hip Portion Cuts

  The portion controls in the hip and round are prepared from different subprimals and presented as marinating strips for stir-fry, cubes for stewing, fast fry minute steak and strips for satays. 

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  Beef Heart

  This is the large muscular organ found in the thorax region. It is incised so that the interior hollow areas may be cleaned.

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  Scalded Tripe

  This is also called the rumen or paunch tripe. It is the first and largest stomach in cattle and other ruminant animals. The interior surface is lined with a thick layer of moist cells which are contained within the muscular folds or pillars.

   

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  Honeycomb Tripe

  This is the second stomach of the ruminant animals. The interior surface is a membrane with many thick, moist cells separated by a net work of numerous ridges which form a honeycomb appearance. PSO, washed, scalded, bleached.

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  Short Rib Boneless

  This cut is generated from the short ribs (123A/B) after removal of ribs and intercostals.  It is the thickest portion of the Serratus ventralis muscle covering that section of 6th, 7th and 8th ribs.

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  Inside Skirt

  This cut is a thick muscle and looks similar to, but wider and bigger, than the outside skirt. It is usually offered with the skin off and is practically free of fat. 

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  Brisket

  The brisket is most recognized in a Reuben sandwich. The brisket has risen to popularity as it great smoked, braised or barbecued. For superior value, versatility, and flavour the brisket will not disappoint. The brisket lies directly beneath the chuck. The whole brisket is composed of the point half and the flat half.  Brisket can be left whole or portioned. 

  Click below to learn more about each cut portion. 

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  Hanging Tender

  The Hanging Tender or Butcher's cut is the muscle that controls the diaphragm located in the lower plate primal. With only one per carcass, this cut is not commonly merchandised at the retail level.

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  Chuck Flap Tail

  This cut of beef is a hidden gem. One of the most tender muscles and flavourful. The whole chuck flap can be cut into a variety of cuts - steaks, short ribs or chuck short ribs. The beef chuck flap is excellent hot pot or beef for soup when thinly sliced. 

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  Short Plate Boneless 9 x 15

  The plate is the section of the carcass positioned ventral to the rib primal. Another common name for this beef cut is Navel Plate. The size of the rectangular shape of the plate must be 9 x 15 inches (23 x 38 cm)

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  Short Loin

  This is the portion of the short loin from which the tenderloin is removed. 

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  Hind Shank Center Cut

  The Bone-in Hind Shank is located in the lower hip region and is tougher in nature due to the constant use of the leg muscle. This cut is perfect for slow and low cooking applications such as stewing or braising.

   

   

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  Plate, Rib Fingers Meat

  This product is generated after removing the intercostales interni muscle from between the rib bones from a short plate

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  Oxtail

  The oxtail is trimmed of excess fat and is removed of pelvic bones. The specifications could be either whole or disjointed. Butt end can be either included or excluded.

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  Oxlips

  The beef lips consist of the firm muscular portion of the mouth. The product will display a rather large cone shaped papillae on the inside surface

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  Cross Rib

  Lean and flavourful, the Cross Rib Pot Roast is also known as the Clod Heart Roast and it needs to be slowly simmered/braised for optimal tenderness, much like stew.

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  Shoulder Clod

  The Clod is surprisingly versatile and tender, offering great flavour and is considered to be one of the more versatile sub-primals of the Chuck.

  From the Chuck Primal, the Shoulder Clod (long) primarily consists of three muscles: The Clod Tender, The Top Blade, and the Clod Heart.  

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  Beef Riblets

  The riblets are generated from the short ribs after cutting the bones shorter with a rectangular shape while leaving thick meat around the bones  

   

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  Rib Finger Meat

  Finger Meat refers to the strips of meat between the rib bones. It can be grilled, pan-fried or braised.

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  Sirloin Tip

  This cut is separated from the inside round and the outside round from the hip primal. This sub-primal can also be known as Beef Round Knuckle. The two most popular retail cuts for this sub-primal are the Sirloin Tip Oven Roast and Sirloin Tip Marinating Steak. Click on each cut to learn more.  

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  Tenderloin

  The Tenderloin comes from the loin primal and rests below the ribs spanning the length of the primal. The Tenderloin can be merchandised into a variety of retail cuts but most commonly are categorized as the Butt, the center, and the tail.

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  Flank

  This cut is generated from the primal flank. This cut has become popular in both restaurants and retail stores. It is an oval plate-shaped, single muscle is loaded with flavour. Important to always cut across the grain. 

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  Tenderloin Butt Defatted

  The Tenderloin Butt Defatted is is the portion of the tenderloin remaining on the lateral surface of the ilium after the separation of the short loin. The surface and wing fat is almost completely trimmed out.

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  Ribeye Roll Lip-on Bone-in (Export Style)

  This cut is generated from the primal rib. The short ribs are removed. Individual cuts from this subprimal are Prime Rib Oven Roast and Prime Rib Grilling Steak. 

   

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  Eye of Round

  This cut is a cylindrical-shaped, single muscle inside the hind leg. 

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  Rib Oven-Prepared Bone In

  This is the portion of the front quarter which is separated from the chuck and the brisket. 

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  Pectoral

  This muscle cut is separated from the shoulder clod and round bone by cutting through the natural seam.  Individual cuts from this subprimal are Beef Stew Cubes and Marinating Strips. 

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  Flexor Tendon

  The flexor tendon offers a thick texture and it is a very useful product to prepare broths. Flexor tendons are covered with a gelatinous like sheath and are white in colour. These tendons are removed from the front legs of the animal

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  Rib Frenched Bone-In

  Prime Rib Frenched and Tomahawk Steak are familiar cuts from the rib, with good beef flavour, typically more interior fat and moderate grain texture. When served on the bone, these cuts are impressive, taking centre-stage at the table. For tender, juicy steaks and roasts, cook with dry-heat cooking methods like grilling and oven roasting.

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  Chuck Short Rib

  This cut is generated from rib bones of the primal chuck. It includes 4 ribs. Also called Beef Ribs and Short Ribs. This cut is know for its meatiness and rich flavour. Best prepared low and slow for moist, tender and flavourful results.  

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  Loin, Steak Tail

  This cut may include both the Obliquus abdominis internus and Obliquus abdominis externi muscles that are
  adjacent to the flap meat

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  Sweet Bread

  This is the thymus gland. It is a pinkish gland found in the neck lying along the trachea.

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  Marrow Bones

  Marrow bones can be harvested from the shank, femur or humerus bones of beef carcasses in any combination. Marrow is exposed on at least one end of each sawed section or length. Marrow is soft, fatty vascular tissue found inside the hollow portion of the indicated bones.

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  Top Sirloin Cap

  No description available.

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  Outside Round Flat

  One of 3 major muscles in the Hip, the Outside Round is well suited for slow cooking bringing out its robust beef flavour. As this cut comes from muscles located in the leg used for movement, it can have additional connective tissue and reduced marbling.

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  Conical muscle

  This cut is a single muscle (Brachialis) that surrounds the humerus. It is removed by following the natural seam along the arm-bone

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  Bottom Sirloin Flap Meat

  This cut is the single muscle on the inner surface of the bottom sirloin butt. 

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  Beef Trimmings 50% Lean

  Trimmings are portions of meat with a percentage of 50% lean and 50% fat. 

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  Short Plate Boneless

  The plate is the section of the carcass positioned ventral to the rib primal. Another common name for this beef cut is Navel Plate. 

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  Shoulder Clod Petite Tender

  One of the most tender cuts but priced as more of an ‘everyday’ roast. Good beefy flavour. Small-ish roast so good for serving 2 to 3 people. This roast is sometimes called Petit Tender Oven Roast, Clod Tender or, Teres Major. 

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  Inside Round

  This boneless portion comes from the inside of the rear leg and it is very lean. It can be cut into steaks which are best marinated before cooking. The most common cut is an Inside Round Roast.  

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  Tenderloin Peeled

  No description available.

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  Bone-In Strip Loin

  The Bone In Striploin is the portion of the Short Loin NAMP # 174 from which the tenderloin is removed. It contains the 13th rib and 1st-5th lumbar bones

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  Ground Beef

  Ground beef is Canada’s most popular minced meat and the ideal food choice for making wholesome home-cooked meals. This product is prepared with beef trimmings from different sources of the beef carcass and available for consumers according to four different lean points.

  IMPORTANT: Ground Beef should be thoroughly cooked to a safe and savory 160ºF (71° C). Colour is not a reliable indicator of Ground Beef doneness.

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  Head Meat

  This is the meat that remains on the skull after the removal of skin, cheeks, tongue and lip. This item includes any meat removed from the skull or lower jaw with the exception of the cheek meat

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  Rib Lifter Meat

  This cut consists of the muscle (Latissimus dorsi) that lies below the surface fat cover and surrounding the blade bone cartilage of the oven-prepared rib. This cut is also known as lifter meat, false meat, or cap and wedge meat

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  Tenderloin Peeled Side Muscle Off

  The Tenderloin comes from the loin primal and rests below the ribs spanning the length of the primal. The Tenderloin can be merchandised into a variety of retail cuts but most commonly are categorized as the Butt, the center, and the tail. The tenderloin is peeled and the side muscle (side seam) is removed

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  Beef Trimmings 65% Lean

  Trimmings are portions of meat with a percentage of 65% lean and 35% fat.

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  Bottom Sirloin Tri-Tip

  This cut is a muscle portion of bottom sirloin butt. The boneless tip is separated from the ball tip and the flap meat through the natural seam. 

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  Chuck Tender

  This cut is generated from the chuck. It is a single muscle (Supraspinatus) which is located at the dorsal side of the blade bone. The chuck tender shall be separated from the other muscles through the natural seams. It is also called mock tender or Scotch tender.

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  Clod Heart

  This product is also known as "shoulder center" and it is obtained from the heart of the large cut clod muscle system of the thick end of the shoulder  

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  Top Sirloin Butt

  The top sirloin butt is prepared from the thick upper portion of the sirloin butt after the removal of bones and the associated cartilages.

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  Cheek Meat

  No description available.

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  Beef Kidney

  These are found next to the loin in the interior of the carcasses at the 1st and 4th lumbar vertebrae. This is prepared by the removal of blood vessels and excess fat.

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  Bottom Sirloin Tri-Tip Defatted

  No description available.

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  Bone-In Blade

  The chuck square cut, also known as Bone In Blade, is the portion of the chuck which is separated from the neck, short rib and shoulder by two straight cuts at right angles to each other and consists of the large muscle system that lies under and on top of the blade bone

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  Fore Shank

  The Fore Shank is located in the front quarter of the carcass below the chuck primal. Similar to the Hind shank, The Fore Shank consists of heavy connective tissues that serve well when cooking low and slow. 

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  Black Tongue Swiss Cut

  A muscle that extends from the chin to the trachea. The tongue has all bones, glands, root, and blade meat removed  and be almost entirely free of fat.

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  Tongue

  A muscle that extends from the chin to the trachea. The tongue has all bones, glands, root, and blade meat removed  and be almost entirely free of fat.

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  Boneless Top Blade

  The Top Blade is located in the Shoulder Clod (Long) and is well-marbled and full of flavour. The Top Blade is also known as Flat Iron due to its 'iron' like appearance and can be stewed, braised, or even grilled. 

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  Beef Short Rib

  Short ribs are generated from the primal rib after separation of prime rib. This is the rib end portion of the rib and plate. 

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  Bone-In Rib Roast Ready

  No description available.

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  Strip Loin

  A boneless cut from the Loin Primal, the Strip Loin can be merchandised into steaks, medallions, and premium-style roasts. This very well know cut is one of retail and food service's top-selling sub-primals.

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  Outside Skirt

  This cut is a thin, rectangular, slightly dark, and a coarse muscle. This cut is more tender than the inside skirt cut.  It is situated across the ribs which extend from the end of brisket to the lumbar bone. 

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  Top Sirloin Cap Off

  This cut is generated from the top sirloin butt after the removal of the cap. 

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  Chuck Roll

  No description available.

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  Superficial Digital Flexor Meat

  This cut is popular in Asian and Latin-influenced cuisines slow-simmered in stews or soups. 

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  Short Cut Clod

  This cut is obtained from the large muscle system of the thick end of the long cut clod (114). 

   

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  Neck Bone

  This bone was attached to the neck. The product usually consist of the 6th to 7th cervical vertebra (neck bone) and the 1st to the 5th thoracic vertebra. Purchaser may specify how much lean meat may stay on
  the bone.

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  Bottom Sirloin Ball Tip

  The Sirloin Ball Tip is located in the bottom portion of the Sirloin Primal. It is on the opposite side of the Sirloin Tip and can be seamed out adjacent to the Bottom Sirloin Tri-Tip.

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  Inside Round Cap Off

  This cut is generated from 168 inside round by the removal of Gracilis muscle and the loose side Pectineus and Sartorius muscles (169B). A small amount of surface fat will remain.

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  Rib Cap

  No description available.

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  Outside Round Flat Strap Off

  One of 3 major muscles in the Hip, the Outside Round is well suited for slow cooking bringing out its robust beef flavour. As this cut comes from muscles located in the leg used for movement, it can have additional connective tissue and reduced marbling.

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  Rib Eye Roll Lip On

  Cuts from the Ribeye such as Ribeye Steaks and Roasts are considered to be one of North America's most popular Beef cuts. Located between the 6th and 12th rib, the Ribeye is boneless and can come in a variety of specs.

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  Chuck Roll 1x1" PSO1

  The boneless version of the bone-in chuck in the chuck roll. This cut is generated from the blade portion. The blade bone and top blade have been removed. One of the most popular retail cuts is the Boneless Bottom Blade Pot Roast. 

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  Beef Trimmings 85% Lean

  Trimmings are portions of meat with a percentage of 85% lean and 15% fat. 

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  Omasum Bible Tripe

  This is the 3rd stomach of ruminant animals. The leaves are finely textured and somewhat translucent. It is spherical in shape and has a book-and-page like appearance

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  Outside Round Heel

  This is the muscle (Gastrocnemius) that surrounds the knee joint at the lower part of the femur. The Superficial digital flexor is attached

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  Liver

  A smooth, rounded, rectangular-shaped organ covered with a thin membrane or skin. Large blood vessels, lymph nodes and ducts are trimmed even with surface. Liver can be ordered as skinned and de-veined. 

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  Carriage Tendon

  The tendon is yellow in colour and it is often known as Achilles tendon or gambrel cord. This product is a chewy and fibrous connective tissue removed from the hock area located next to the heel muscle of the hind leg.  

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  Inside Round Cap Off Denuded

  The Inside Round Denuded requires the removal of the gracilis muscle and the loose (soft) side (pectineus and sartorius muscles). This item is often referred to as COSMO (cap-off, side muscle off).

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  Rib Eye Roll

  Cuts from the Ribeye such as Ribeye Steaks and Roasts are considered to be one of North America's most popular Beef cuts. Located between the 6th and 12th rib, the Ribeye is boneless and can come in a variety of specs.

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  Source Grinds - Sirloin

  Prepared from sirloin primal cuts and/or associated trimming pieces.

  IMPORTANT: Ground Beef should be thoroughly cooked to a safe and savory 160ºF (71° C). Colour is not a reliable indicator of Ground Beef doneness.

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  Outside Skirt Steak (Skinned)

  No description available.

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  Beef Stew Cubes

  Cut from the Chuck, stewing beef cubes have deep rich flavour. Slowly simmer in liquid for best results.

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  Inside Skirt Steak

  Shaped like a sash, Skirt Steak is long, thin and flat, with strong graining and bold beef flavour, similar to Flank Steak

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  Porterhouse Fast-Fry Steak

  No description available.

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  Steak Tail

  No description available.

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  Porterhouse Steak

  This cut is characterized as having meat from the Strip Loin on one side of the bone and Tenderloin on the other. Fast cooking and convenient, grilling steaks are tender by nature and always delicious.

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  Eye Of Round Marinating Steak

  Eye of Round is moderately tender with good beefy flavour. To maximize tenderness, pierce all over and marinate.

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  Steak Tail Marinating Strips

  No description available.

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  Eye of Round Oven Roast

  Very lean with mild flavour. Cook to medium doneness at most. Carve thinly against the grain to serve.

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  Cross Rib Simmering Steak

  One of the best beef cuts for slow braising/simmering or cut into chunks for stew.

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  Tomahawk-style Rib Grilling Steak

  This 1-bone thick rib steak resembles a tomahawk with a long exposed bone, that is cleaned of meat (Frenched).

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  Boneless Shank (Bubble Meat)

  This cut has a rich consistency when braised as a whole or in pieces like stew beef.

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  Flank Marinating Steak

  Flank steak is lean with full beefy flavour. Popular in Asian and Latin cuisine or as London Broil.