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PLANNING
GUIDE

KNOW YOUR MEAT / CONSUME  BETTER

The variety that a whole animal butcher offers is vast, and can be tough to get your hands around. This guide is a simple way to explore what we can do, and help you navigate to the right answer for you.

This guide is still here to help sort out all your meat plans. 

You can filter by the type of animal, the type of cook, and even the best occasion for any cut of meat. 

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Shank Cross-Cut

Shank Cross-Cut

Beef

A center-cut cross-section of the leg typically braised to make flavorful, fork-tender dishes.

AKA:

Who this is for: 

When this is for: 

Pot luck

Best Known For: Osso Bucco

Shank
Tenderloin Roast

Tenderloin Roast

Beef

AKA: Chateau Briand

The most tender beef roast that is well known for being lean and succulent. Easy to carve with its fine texture.

AKA:

Who this is for: 

When this is for: 

Show Boating

Loin
Chuck Eye Roast

Chuck Eye Roast

Beef

This cut is a good value with loads of beef flavor. Roast to highlight natural tenderness and flavor.

AKA:

Who this is for: 

When this is for: 

Sunday Dinner

Best Known For: Pot Roast

Chuck
Tenderloin Steak

Tenderloin Steak

Beef

AKA: Filet Mignon

The steak that is well known for being lean and succulent.

AKA:

Who this is for: 

When this is for: 

Show Boating

Loin
Denver Steak

Denver Steak

Beef

Cut from the center of the Under Blade, these steaks are extremely tender with a good amount of marbling and beef flavor. Best when cooked over high heat on the grill.

AKA:

Who this is for: 

When this is for: 

Grilling with Friends

Chuck
Tri-Tip Steak

Tri-Tip Steak

Beef

Boneless and fairly tender with full flavor. Roast or grill then slice across the grain.

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Who this is for: 

When this is for: 

Grilling with Friends

Sirloin
Shoulder Petite Tender Medallions

Shoulder Petite Tender Medallions

Beef

AKA:

Who this is for: 

When this is for: 

Grilling with Friends

Chuck
Petite Sirloin Steak

Petite Sirloin Steak

Beef

A great value steak. Grill after marinating.

AKA:

Who this is for: 

When this is for: 

Dinner for two

Sirloin
Ribeye Petite Roast

Ribeye Petite Roast

Beef

Savory and fine-textured with generous marbling. A classic holiday roast.

AKA:

Who this is for: 

When this is for: 

Sunday Dinner

Rib
Eye of Round Steak

Eye of Round Steak

Beef

AKA: Breakfast Steak, Minute Steak

A tremendous value cut that is lean and boneless. Ideal for marinating then grilling or skillet cooking.

AKA:

Who this is for: 

When this is for: 

Wednesday

Best Known For: Minute Steaks

Round
Ribeye Filet

Ribeye Filet

Beef

The "eye" in ribeye with all the other muscles and extra fat removed.

AKA:

Who this is for: 

When this is for: 

Dinner for two

Rib
Brisket Flat

Brisket Flat

Beef

The leaner half of the whole brisket also known also as the 'first cut' this full-flavored meat can be sliced, or shredded, but it is better at the former.

AKA:

Who this is for: 

When this is for: 

Barbecue

Best Known For: Corned Beef

Brisket
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