Beef · Chuck
Chuck Roast
The classic pot roast: a well-marbled shoulder roast that turns tender and shreddable when cooked low and slow in liquid.
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| Animal | Beef |
|---|---|
| Section | Chuck |
| Bone | Varies |
| Tenderness | Tough, needs slow cooking |
| Also called | pot roast, chuck pot roast, chuck shoulder roast |
Best ways to cook it
- Braise
- Slow cook
- Roast
About this cut
What it is and how to use it
Chuck roast is a large, well-marbled piece from the shoulder of the steer, one of the most flavorful and hardest-working areas on the animal. That means plenty of connective tissue, which melts into rich gravy and tender strands of meat when the roast is cooked slowly in liquid. It may be sold bone-in or boneless, and thickness varies. It is the usual choice for pot roast, shredded beef, and many beef stews.
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Visit Flowers Slaughterhouse in Sims, NC
5154 St. Rose Church Rd
Sims, NC 27880
| Mon–Fri | 7 AM – 5 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM – 12 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
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