Primal Cuts
This primal cut comes from the upper back of the cow and includes cuts like ribeye steaks.
What is the rib?
The rib primal gives us this popular roast often cooked bone-in or boneless.
What is the prime rib?
Steaks from the rib and loin are typically cooked using this high-heat method.
What is grilling?
The brisket comes from this part of the animal.
What is the chest?
This steak comes from the rib primal and is known for marbling.
What is the ribeye?
This primal cut runs along the spine from the 13th rib to the hip bone and is known for tender cuts.
What is the loin?
From the loin, this subprimal contains New York strip steaks.
What is the short loin?
Cuts from the round and chuck are often cooked this way to break down collagen.
What is braising?
The shank muscles are located here.
What are the legs?
This New York favorite comes from the short loin.
What is the strip steak?
This primal area is located in the chest and is often used for brisket.
What is the breast/brisket?
This tender subprimal from the loin gives filet mignon.
What is the tenderloin?
Short ribs benefit from this long, slow method.
What is braising?
The most tender cuts come from muscles that do the least of this activity.
What is movement?
This long, thin cut from the belly is used in fajitas.
What is the flank steak?
Found near the shoulder, this primal cut includes the chuck eye and blade.
What is the chuck?
This subprimal from the chuck is known for flavorful pot roasts.
What is the chuck roll?
This method is used for tender cuts that need only short cooking time.
What is pan-searing?
Short ribs come from this intersection of the rib and this primal.
What are the rib and plate?
This triangular cut from the bottom sirloin is popular for grilling.
What is the tri-tip?
Located at the hind leg, this primal cut yields shanks used in braised dishes.
What is the round?
From the round, this subprimal includes top, bottom, and eye cuts.
What is the round roast section? (Accept: top round, bottom round, eye of round)
Brisket develops its flavor through this smoking process.
What is barbecue smoking?
This primal, used for a steak, is located on the lower belly.
What is the flank?
This cut comes from the tenderloin and is the most tender cut of beef.
What is filet mignon?