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Pork · Leg (ham)

Pork Topside

A lean, boneless muscle from the top of the hind leg. Good for roasts, cutlets, and stir-fries.

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AnimalPork
SectionLeg (ham)
BoneBoneless
TendernessMedium
Also calledpork top round, leg top round

Best ways to cook it

  • Roast
  • Pan-sear
  • Stir-fry

About this cut

What it is and how to use it

Topside is a large, lean muscle from the inside of the hind leg, similar to a beef top round. It has a fine grain and very little fat. Whole, it makes a lean roast. Sliced thinner, it gives cutlets, schnitzel, and stir-fry strips. It benefits from a brine or marinade and is best not cooked past 145°F.

Cook’s tipCut thin for quick cooking or roast whole to 145°F and rest three minutes. Slice against the grain.
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