Cross Rib Roast
Also Known As: Book Roast; Boston Cut; Bread and Butter Cut; Chuck Arm Roast; Clod Roast; English Cut Roast; Shoulder Center Roast
A savory cut for roasting or slow-cooking to achieve a tender finish.
Butcher's Note
Cut location is adjacent to the Arm and includes ribs 2 through 5.
Where This Cut Comes From:
Square-Cut Chuck Primal | Primal Cut
This large primal comes from the shoulder area and yields cuts known for their rich, beefy flavor. Features roasts ideal for slow-cooking as well as more tender, grill-ready cuts such as the Flat Iron Steak.
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Recipes That Use This Cut:
After-Work Beef Pot Roast |
After a long day at work, treat yourself to an easy—and nutritious—feast. Beef is a prime source of zinc, so this Pot Roast will help keep your immune system going strong.
Ancho-Spiced Beef Stew |
Looking for a new take on Beef Stew? Slightly spicy ancho chilies add a burst of flavor to beef and hearty sweet potatoes. Top with your favorite fixings.
Autumn Pot Roast with Root Vegetables |
A surprisingly simple but utterly satisfying comfort food feast of beef roast, potatoes, carrots and parsnips, braised until fork-tender and served with a silky sauce.
Beef Banh Mi |
Make the popular Vietnamese-style sandwich at home with fork-tender pot roast and quick pickled toppings.
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Chuck Arm Roast
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Shoulder Roast
An inexpensive chuck cut with good flavor and good for roasting.
