Know your cuts of meat!!!

SmokinAussie · Dec 10, 2009

G'day....8)

Bill here from Oztralia.

I've got a problem and I need some assistance.

There's an amazing discrepancy in terminology regarding cuts of meat that are common in the US, but hard to understand here. Some things, no problem... a TBone is a TBone, but a Brisket in the US is not the same as a brisket here. In the US, it's something that needs cooking for 12 hours.

In Australia, it's flank or some belly smooth muscle cuts that come in a roll that makes Chinese beef soup that tastes great with Chu Hou Paste and noodles. :icon_smil

What I need is Pictures, Diagrams... or probably a US Butcher to post stuff here so that I can take this information to a butcher here... or better yet do it myself, to make the cuts I need.

Beef and Pork are the main Issue. Chikin's Ducks, Pidgins, Lambs are OK.

Kangaroos, I've got them sorted out already...and they are delicious :icon_cool.

Help me out and Thanks for reading.

Cheers!

Bill

tmcmaster · Dec 10, 2009

I'm no butcher, but this should be at least a decent start for ya!

Phubar · Dec 10, 2009

Thanks Tim,I've got the same problem as Aussi.

Aussi:Roo's rule!!!:-Dhttp://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/showthread.php?t=71040

Coby65 · Dec 10, 2009

I did a search for "beef cut chart" and came back with several results. This one I think is the easiest to read!

http://incredimazing.com/static/media/2009/07/15/f5cb3f98c9d2bb5/BeefCutChart.jpg

Now I see where the confusion is!!

http://www.virtualweberbullet.com/meatcharts_photos/beef.pdf

Coby65 · Dec 10, 2009

Here is a good one also!!

http://www.virtualweberbullet.com/meatcharts_photos/beefchart.pdf

Teleking · Dec 10, 2009

Here is a pretty good site with descriptions:

http://www.thenibble.com/REVIEWS/MAIN/meats/beef/glossary6.asp#r

Here is a site with a bunch of interactive charts for a variety of critters:

http://www.askthemeatman.com/hog_cuts_interactive_chart.htm

Desert Dweller · Dec 10, 2009

Gotta love the Brethren. Ask and ye shall find...

Phubar · Dec 10, 2009

Nice!
Got them saved...and pork cut charts?

chambersuac · Dec 10, 2009

useful info guys, thanks

SirPorkaLot · Dec 10, 2009

Pork Cuts

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SirPorkaLot · Dec 10, 2009

Beef Cuts

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SmokinAussie · Dec 10, 2009

This is a good start.... keep it comin'!

Bill

landarc · Dec 10, 2009

I just gotta say, looking at that pork chart, is there any beast more perfectly designed for eating than a pig?

SirPorkaLot · Dec 10, 2009

landarc said:
I just gotta say, looking at that pork chart, is there any beast more perfectly designed for eating than a pig?

None that taste as good for sure :mrgreen:

justjack · Dec 10, 2009

No wonder there's confusion about brisket, half of those charts for beef show the brisket coming from the front of the shoulder and the other half show it coming from the other side of the shoulder.

Just JP · Dec 10, 2009

Here is a video to show your butcher to show him exactly what you want.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y-6UAV8OVD4

It's from a 6 part series that shows you just about everything you would want to know about different cuts of beef and where on the animal they come from.

Jim

SmokinRoo · Dec 11, 2009

landarc said:
I just gotta say, looking at that pork chart, is there any beast more perfectly designed for eating than a pig?

Kinda like a box of chocolates.....

Teleking · Dec 11, 2009

landarc said:
I just gotta say, looking at that pork chart, is there any beast more perfectly designed for eating than a pig?

hmmmm..... Mythbusters comes to mind:shock:

SmokinAussie · Dec 13, 2009

Just JP said:
Here is a video to show your butcher to show him exactly what you want.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y-6UAV8OVD4

It's from a 6 part series that shows you just about everything you would want to know about different cuts of beef and where on the animal they come from.

Jim

Hi Jim, I'd say that nails it. Brisket here is not brisket there. I'd say brisket cuts here end up as a mince meat. Our brisket comes off the other end. Not the same thing at all. I'll be watching all those videos now. Thanks!

Bill

schellter · Dec 13, 2009

From what part of the cow is the New York Strip cut? I didn't see it on any of the charts.

Know your cuts of meat!!!

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Knows what a fatty is.

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