This guide empowers you to transform your kitchen into a haven of gourmet possibilities. Watch this short (37min) video, explore the tables and let your culinary journey begin.
Imagine stepping into a world where each cut of meat whispers its own culinary story. A realm where every slice of beef, pork, lamb, or veal has its unique charm, waiting to be unveiled through the perfect cooking method. This isn’t just about eating; it’s about savoring, exploring, and mastering the art of meat cookery.
Welcome to our comprehensive guide. Here, you’ll find meticulously crafted tables right alongside the video. These tables are more than just charts—they’re your gateway to culinary mastery. They break down the intricate tapestry of meat cuts, revealing not just their names but their ideal cooking methods and relative costs. Picture yourself confidently choosing a cut, knowing exactly how to prepare it for maximum flavor and tenderness, while also making savvy choices that respect your budget.
Our tables serve as your personal guide through this flavorful journey. Whether you’re a seasoned chef or a home cook eager to expand your repertoire, these resources are designed to elevate your cooking experience. They transform the intimidating world of meat cuts into a landscape of opportunities, allowing you to experiment with confidence and precision.
By integrating these tables into your cooking routine, you’re not just learning to cook—you’re becoming a culinary artist. You’ll understand why certain cuts are perfect for roasting, while others shine when braised. You’ll appreciate the balance of cost and quality, making every meal an adventure in taste and texture.
So, dive into the video and let it walk you through these insights, turning knowledge into skill and curiosity into culinary creativity. Watch the video now and unlock the secrets of meat cookery, one cut at a time.
| Cut of Beef | Recommended Cooking Methods | Price Range |
|---|---|---|
| Chuck Cuts | ||
| Chuck Eye Roast | Braise, Roast | $ |
| Chuck Eye Steak | Grill, Broil, Pan-Fry | $ |
| Chuck Arm Roast | Braise, Roast | $ |
| Shoulder Pot Roast | Braise, Slow Cook | $ |
| Shoulder Steak | Grill, Pan-Fry, Broil | $ |
| Short Ribs | Braise, Slow Cook | $$ |
| Flanken-Style Ribs | Grill, Braise | $$ |
| Country-Style Ribs | Grill, Braise, Slow Cook | $ |
| Cross Rib Roast | Braise, Roast | $ |
| Chuck Roll | Braise, Roast, Slow Cook | $ |
| Blade Roast | Braise, Slow Cook | $ |
| Flat Iron Steak | Grill, Broil, Pan-Fry | $$ |
| Rib Cuts | ||
| Ribeye Roast | Roast, Grill, Broil | $$$$$ |
| Ribeye Steak | Grill, Broil, Pan-Fry | $$$$$ |
| Back Ribs | Grill, Roast, Braise | $$$ |
| Rib Roast | Roast, Grill, Broil | $$$$$ |
| Prime Rib | Roast, Grill, Broil | $$$$$ |
| Loin Cuts | ||
| Porterhouse Steak | Grill, Broil, Pan-Fry | $$$$$ |
| T-Bone Steak | Grill, Broil, Pan-Fry | $$$$$ |
| Tenderloin Roast | Roast, Grill, Broil | $$$$$ |
| Tenderloin Steak (Filet Mignon) | Grill, Broil, Pan-Fry | $$$$$ |
| Strip Steak (New York Strip) | Grill, Broil, Pan-Fry | $$$$$ |
| Strip Loin | Roast, Grill | $$$$$ |
| Sirloin Cuts | ||
| Top Sirloin Steak | Grill, Broil, Pan-Fry | $$$ |
| Sirloin Tip Roast | Roast, Braise | $$$ |
| Tri-Tip Roast | Grill, Roast | $$$ |
| Tri-Tip Steak | Grill, Broil, Pan-Fry | $$$ |
| Round Cuts | ||
| Top Round Roast | Roast, Braise | $$ |
| Top Round Steak | Grill, Broil, Pan-Fry | $$ |
| Bottom Round Roast | Roast, Braise | $ |
| Bottom Round Steak | Braise, Slow Cook | $ |
| Eye of Round Roast | Roast, Braise | $ |
| Eye of Round Steak | Braise, Slow Cook | $ |
| Round Tip Roast | Roast, Braise | $$ |
| Round Tip Steak | Grill, Broil, Pan-Fry | $$ |
| Brisket and Shank Cuts | ||
| Brisket Flat Cut | Braise, Slow Cook, Smoke | $$$ |
| Brisket Point Cut | Braise, Slow Cook, Smoke | $$$ |
| Shank Cross Cut | Braise, Slow Cook | $ |
| Plate and Flank Cuts | ||
| Skirt Steak | Grill, Broil, Pan-Fry | $$$ |
| Hanger Steak | Grill, Broil, Pan-Fry | $$$ |
| Flank Steak | Grill, Broil, Pan-Fry | $$$ |
| Short Plate | Braise, Slow Cook | $ |
| Other Cuts | ||
| Ground Beef | Pan-Fry, Grill | $ |
| Beef For Stew | Braise, Slow Cook | $ |
| Kabobs | Grill, Broil | $$ |
| Cut of Chicken | Recommended Cooking Methods | Price Range |
|---|---|---|
| Whole Chicken and Parts | ||
| Whole Chicken | Roast, Grill, Smoke | $ |
| Whole Chicken (Cut-Up) | Roast, Grill, Fry, Braise | $ |
| Chicken Halves | Roast, Grill, Smoke | $ |
| Chicken Quarters | Roast, Grill, Smoke | $ |
| Breast Cuts | ||
| Bone-In, Skin-On Chicken Breast | Roast, Grill, Broil | $$ |
| Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast | Grill, Broil, Pan-Fry, Bake | $$ |
| Chicken Tenderloins | Grill, Broil, Pan-Fry | $$ |
| Leg and Thigh Cuts | ||
| Bone-In, Skin-On Chicken Thigh | Roast, Grill, Braise | $ |
| Boneless, Skinless Chicken Thigh | Grill, Broil, Pan-Fry, Bake | $ |
| Drumsticks | Grill, Broil, Bake | $ |
| Wing Cuts | ||
| Whole Chicken Wings | Grill, Broil, Bake, Fry | $ |
| Wingettes (Flat) | Grill, Broil, Bake, Fry | $ |
| Drumettes | Grill, Broil, Bake, Fry | $ |
| Other Cuts | ||
| Chicken Livers | Pan-Fry, Grill, Broil | $ |
| Chicken Gizzards | Braise, Fry | $ |
| Chicken Hearts | Grill, Skewer, Braise | $ |
| Chicken Necks | Braise, Broth, Stew | $ |
| Chicken Backs | Braise, Broth, Stew | $ |
| Cut of Deer | Recommended Cooking Methods | Price Range |
|---|---|---|
| Backstrap Cuts | ||
| Whole Backstrap | Grill, Pan-Fry, Roast | $$$$ |
| Backstrap Medallions | Grill, Pan-Fry, Broil | $$$$ |
| Tenderloin Cuts | ||
| Whole Tenderloin | Grill, Pan-Fry, Roast | $$$$$ |
| Tenderloin Medallions | Grill, Pan-Fry, Broil | $$$$$ |
| Rib Cuts | ||
| Rib Roast | Roast, Grill | $$$$ |
| Ribeye Steak | Grill, Pan-Fry, Broil | $$$$ |
| Shoulder Cuts | ||
| Shoulder Roast | Braise, Slow Cook | $$$ |
| Shoulder Steak | Grill, Pan-Fry, Broil | $$$ |
| Leg Cuts | ||
| Leg Roast | Roast, Braise | $$$ |
| Leg Steaks | Grill, Pan-Fry, Broil | $$$ |
| Neck and Shank Cuts | ||
| Neck Roast | Braise, Slow Cook | $$ |
| Shank | Braise, Slow Cook | $$ |
| Ground Deer | ||
| Ground Deer | Pan-Fry, Grill, Broil | $$ |
| Cut of Lamb | Recommended Cooking Methods | Price Range |
|---|---|---|
| Rack Cuts | ||
| Rack of Lamb | Roast, Grill | $$$$$ |
| Rib Chops | Grill, Pan-Fry, Broil | $$$$ |
| Loin Cuts | ||
| Loin Roast | Roast, Grill | $$$$ |
| Loin Chops | Grill, Pan-Fry, Broil | $$$ |
| Leg Cuts | ||
| Leg of Lamb | Roast, Grill | $$$$ |
| Leg Steaks | Grill, Pan-Fry, Broil | $$$ |
| Shoulder Cuts | ||
| Shoulder Roast | Braise, Roast | $$$ |
| Shoulder Chops | Braise, Grill, Pan-Fry | $$$ |
| Shank Cuts | ||
| Shank | Braise, Slow Cook | $$ |
| Ground Lamb | ||
| Ground Lamb | Pan-Fry, Grill, Broil | $$ |
| Other Cuts | ||
| Neck | Braise, Slow Cook | $ |
| Kabobs | Grill, Broil | $$$ |
| Ribs | Grill, Braise | $$ |
| Cut of Pork | Recommended Cooking Methods | Price Range |
|---|---|---|
| Shoulder Cuts | ||
| Pork Shoulder (Picnic Shoulder) | Braise, Roast, Slow Cook, Smoke | $ |
| Pork Butt (Boston Butt) | Braise, Roast, Slow Cook, Smoke | $ |
| Pork Shoulder Steaks | Grill, Broil, Pan-Fry | $ |
| Loin Cuts | ||
| Pork Loin Roast | Roast, Grill, Braise | $$ |
| Pork Tenderloin | Roast, Grill, Broil, Pan-Fry | $$$ |
| Pork Chops (Rib, Loin, Blade) | Grill, Broil, Pan-Fry | $$$ |
| Pork Back Ribs | Grill, Roast, Braise | $$$ |
| Pork Country-Style Ribs | Grill, Roast, Braise | $$ |
| Belly and Side Cuts | ||
| Pork Belly | Roast, Braise, Smoke | $$ |
| Pork Spareribs | Grill, Roast, Braise | $$ |
| St. Louis Style Ribs | Grill, Roast, Braise | $$ |
| Fresh Side | Braise, Roast, Smoke | $ |
| Leg Cuts | ||
| Pork Leg (Fresh Ham) | Roast, Braise, Smoke | $$ |
| Pork Ham (Cured) | Roast, Bake | $$$ |
| Pork Ham Steaks | Grill, Pan-Fry | $$$ |
| Pork Hocks | Braise, Slow Cook | $ |
| Pork Shank | Braise, Slow Cook | $ |
| Other Cuts | ||
| Ground Pork | Pan-Fry, Grill | $ |
| Pork Sausage | Grill, Pan-Fry | $$ |
| Pork Bacon | Pan-Fry, Bake | $$ |
| Pork Jowl | Braise, Slow Cook, Smoke | $ |
| Pork Neck Bones | Braise, Slow Cook | $ |
| Cut of Turkey | Recommended Cooking Methods | Price Range |
|---|---|---|
| Whole Turkey and Parts | ||
| Whole Turkey | Roast, Grill, Smoke | $ |
| Turkey Halves | Roast, Grill, Smoke | $ |
| Turkey Quarters | Roast, Grill, Smoke | $ |
| Breast Cuts | ||
| Bone-In, Skin-On Turkey Breast | Roast, Grill, Broil | $$ |
| Boneless, Skinless Turkey Breast | Grill, Broil, Pan-Fry, Bake | $$ |
| Turkey Tenderloins | Grill, Broil, Pan-Fry | $$ |
| Leg and Thigh Cuts | ||
| Bone-In, Skin-On Turkey Thigh | Roast, Grill, Braise | $ |
| Boneless, Skinless Turkey Thigh | Grill, Broil, Pan-Fry, Bake | $ |
| Drumsticks | Grill, Broil, Bake | $ |
| Wing Cuts | ||
| Whole Turkey Wings | Grill, Broil, Bake, Fry | $ |
| Wingettes (Flat) | Grill, Broil, Bake, Fry | $ |
| Drumettes | Grill, Broil, Bake, Fry | $ |
| Other Cuts | ||
| Turkey Livers | Pan-Fry, Grill, Broil | $ |
| Turkey Gizzards | Braise, Fry | $ |
| Turkey Hearts | Grill, Skewer, Braise | $ |
| Turkey Necks | Braise, Broth, Stew | $ |
| Turkey Backs | Braise, Broth, Stew | $ |
Cooking Meat Charts
Perfectly cooked meat starts with confidence. The “Cooking Meat” page was your guide to safely preparing and cooking a variety of meats, ensuring every dish is delicious and safe for your family.
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