The teres major muscle comes from the scapula/blade of the shoulder (chuck primal). It is produced when making the heart clod. The muscle fibers on this small, cone-shaped cut run parallel to the long axis of this muscle. Almost as tender as filet mignon, with slightly more fat, and thus more flavor.
Prep Method: Sous Vide
Top Blade
The Sterling Silver top blade is extremely marbled and juicy, delivering excellent beef flavor. It can be menued as a flat iron steak, once the connective tissue is removed. Perfect for grilling, it can be prepared numerous ways – especially when marinated or rubbed.
Scotch Tender
Cut from the chuck primal, the Sterling Silver scotch tender is a lean roast that is best slow-cooked. Once seasoned, let the tenderizing heat do its magic and you’ll find our scotch tender offers plenty of rich beef flavor along with cooked-tenderness and great value. Typical applications include roasts.
Clod Heart
Clod heart is a flavorful and tender cut from the heart of the shoulder clod (chuck primal). This economical cut is lean and can be slow cooked using moist heat. Many prepare it as they would a pot roast or brisket.
Chuck Short Ribs
Rich in flavor, our chuck short ribs are an indulgent cut of beef that is portion-friendly and presentation-friendly, thanks to the bone-in profile. Best prepared using slow and/or moist heat, the resulting tender-as-can-be ribs lend themselves to flavorful, memorable menu creations.
Chuck Flat
Chuck flat is the boneless, rectangular-shaped “lip extension” attached to the chuck eye roll. Rich in flavor, this tender, versatile cut is often used for boneless short ribs, chuck steak, satays, fajitas, stir fry and sandwiches. Also Denver steaks and roasts.