University of California
Livestock and Natural Resources
Guide to Meat Cuts
Scroll down for goat, lamb, and pork cuts.
Beef Cuts:
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| All Beef Hot Dogs | Beef Chuck Roast | Beef Stew Meat | Shank Cross Cut | Beef Short Ribs | Beef Brisket |
| 0.85-1.0 lbs | 3.0-4.5 lbs | 1.0-1.2 lbs | 1.0-1.5 lbs | 1.5-2.0 lbs | 4.0-5.5 lbs |
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| London Broil | Cross Rib Roast | Filet Mignon | Flank Steak | Flat Iron Steak | Ground Beef |
| 2.0-3.0 lbs | 3.0-4.5 lbs | 0.75-1.0 lbs | 1.0-1.5 lbs | 1.0-1.5 lbs | 0.95-1.0 lbs |
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| New York Steak | Porterhouse Steak | Rib Eye Steak | Rump Roast | Beef Short Ribs | Sirloin Steak |
| 2.0-2.5 lbs | 2.0-2.5 lbs | 2.0-2.5 lbs | 3.0-4.5 lbs | 1.5-2.0 lbs | 1.2-2.5 lbs |
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| Sirloin Tip Roast | T-Bone Steak | Tri-Tip | Eye of Round Steak |
| 3.5-4.5 lbs | 2.0-2.5 lbs | 2.5-3.0 lbs | 0.6-1.0lbs |
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Goat Cuts:
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| Rack of Goat | Riblets (Goat Breast) | Goat Shanks | Goat Loin Chops | Goat Stew Meat |
Click here for Lamb and Goat Recipes
Lamb Cuts:
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| Rack of Lamb | Riblets (Lamb Breast) | Leg Steaks | Lamb Shanks | Lamb Neck Slices | Lamb Kabobs |
| 0.5-0.8 lbs | 1.5-2.5 lbs | 1.0-1.5 lbs | 1.5-2.5 lbs | 1.0-2.5 lbs | 1.0 lb |
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| Shoulder Chops | Lamb Loin Chops | Butterflied Leg of Lamb | Boneless Lamb Shoulder | Lamb Stew (trimmings) |
| 0.9-1.2 lbs | 0.8-1.25 lbs | 2.75-3.5 lbs | 1.5-2.5 lbs | 1.75-2.5 lbs |
Click here for Lamb and Goat Recipes
Pork Cuts:
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| Pork Tenderloin | Baby Back Ribs | Pork Shoulder Roast | Pork Spare Ribs | Pork Loin Chops | Loin Roast |
| 0.6-1.2 lbs | 3.0 lbs | 2.5-4.0 lbs | 2.0 lbs | 1.5 lbs | 2.5-4.0 lbs |
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| Bulk Ground Pork | Bulk Italian Sausage | Bacon | Ham | Ham Hocks | Pork Stew Meat |
| 1.0 lb | 1.0-1.25 lbs | 1.0 lb | 3.0-5.0 lbs | 1.5 lbs |
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