PrimalPrimalThe primal cuts are the first pieces of meat separated from the carcass. Each primal has its own characteristics and is further processed into subprimals and/or retail portion cuts.
Rib » Ribeye
Expected WeightExpected WeightThe expected weight of portion cut items (like steaks) or portion-ready subprimals (like roasts).
Relative portion costPortion CostAs a general rule of thumb, the more a piece is cut, trimmed, or portioned, the more expensive the portion cost.
Cooking MethodCooking MethodsThe most common ways – but not the only ways! – to prepare each cut.
