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
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:
Classic Beef Pot Roast |
Other Cuts You Might Like:
Chuck Arm Roast
Economical and flavorful. Best when slow-cooked.
Shoulder Roast
An inexpensive chuck cut with good flavor and good for roasting.
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