Shoulder Clod Heart | Lean

Also Known As: Clod Heart; Shoulder Center; Shoulder Clod Arm Roast

Largest section of the Shoulder Clod that is cut into the Arm Chuck Roast, Arm Chuck Steak and Ranch Steak. Steaks are best cut across the grain with connective tissue removed to improve tenderness.
Butcher's Note

Commonly referred to as Clod Heart. Leave whole or cut into roasts, but remove large connective tissue to assist with tenderness.

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Square-Cut Chuck Primal

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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Affordable, lean and versatile. Good for grilling or broiling.

An inexpensive chuck cut with good flavor. Slow-cook or marinate before grilling.

An inexpensive chuck cut with good flavor and good for roasting.

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