Braising Guidelines
Beef Cut |
Weight/ Thickness |
Approx. CoveredSimmer Time(hours) |
|---|---|---|
| Arm Roast, Boneless | 2-1/2 to 3-1/2 pounds | 1-3/4 to 2-3/4 |
| Blade Roast, Boneless | 2-1/2 to 3-1/2 pounds | 2-1/4 to 3-1/4 |
| Shoulder Roast, Boneless | 2-1/2 to 3-1/2 pounds | 2-1/4 to 3-1/4 |
| Short Ribs, Boneless | 1-1/2 pounds | 1-3/4 to 2-1/2 |
| Short Ribs, Bone-In | 2-1/2 to 2-3/4 pounds | 1-3/4 to 2-1/2 |
| 7-Bone Chuck Roast | 2-1/4 to 2-1/2 pounds | 2-1/4 to 2-1/2 |
| Cross Rib Chuck Roast | 1 to 1-1/2 pounds | 2-1/2 to 2-3/4 |
| Country-Style Ribs | 1-1/2 to 2 pounds | 1-3/4 to 2 |
| Bottom Round Roast, Boneless | 3 to 4 pounds | 2-1/2 to 3-1/2 |
| Rump Roast, Boneless | 3 to 4 pounds | 2-1/2 to 3-1/2 |
| Bottom Round Steak, Boneless | 3/4 to 1-inch | 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 |
| Brisket | 2-1/2 to 3-1/2 pounds | 2-1/2 to 3 |
| Cross Cut Shank | 1 to 1-1/2 inch thick, 3 pounds | 2 to 3 |
View USDA’s safe minimal internal temperatures for beef steaks, chops, roasts and grinds here
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