Focus on Scotch Beef PGI cuts, joints and offal: thick flank

Quality Meat Scotland

QMS

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Description

Located at the front of the hind leg, situated next to the topside and silverside, attached to the main leg bone (femur) and knee cap. Click to discover a range of excellent Scotch Beef recipes added by other chefs and suppliers.

Average weight

Depends on carcase size.

Approximate yield

Depends on carcase size.

Preparations

Separated from the topside and silverside by following the natural seams between each muscle primal. May be kept whole or cut down the centre and strung.

Uses

May be used as a slow roasting joint or braising steaks.

Cooking techniques

Oven Stew Fry

Cut Origin

Cut Origin - Focus on Scotch Beef PGI cuts, joints and offal: thick flank
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Quality Meat Scotland

QMS

Standard Supplier 5th December 2016

Focus on Scotch Beef PGI cuts, joints and offal: thick flank

IN ASSOCIATION WITH