Shoulder Clod

Also Known As: Chuck Shoulder Clod

This cut consists of five distinct muscles, three of which are fabricated into Top Blade, Shoulder Center and Shoulder Tender cuts. The remaining two are generally used for Ground Beef or Stew Meat.
Butcher's Note

Centered around the scapula or blade bone in the Chuck. Scapula is removed to make this a boneless subprimal.

Where This Cut Comes From:

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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Cuts From This Subprimal

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.

Juicy and tender, it is shaped like the Tenderloin but is smaller and more affordable. Perfect to grill or broil.

Home of the second most tender muscle and cut into Top Blade and Flat Iron Steaks.

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