DIVISION AND WAYS OF COOKING A SIDE OF BEEF

HIND-QUARTER
DivisionsWays of Cooking
Flank (thick and boneless)Stuffed, rolled and braised, or corned and boiled
RoundAitchboneCheap roast, beef stew, or braised
TopSteaks, best cuts for beef tea
Lower PartHamburg steaks, curry of beef, and cecils
VeinSteaks
RumpBackChoicest large roasts and cross-cut steaks
MiddleRoasts
FaceInferior roasts and stews
LoinTipExtra fine roasts
MiddleSirloin and porterhouse steaks
First CutSteaks and roast
The TenderloinSold as a Fillet or cut in SteaksLarded and roasted, or broiled
Hind-shin Cheap stew or soup stock
FORE-QUARTER
Five Prime Ribs Good roast
Five Chuck Rib Small steaks and stews
Neck Hamburg steaks
Sticking-piece Mincemeat
Rattle RandThick End
Second Cut
Thin End
Corned for boiling
BrisketNavel End
Butt End or
Fancy Brisket
Finest pieces for corning
Fore-shin Soup stock and stews
Other Parts of Beef Creature used for Food
Brains Stewed, scalloped dishes, or croquettes
Tongue Boiled or braised, fresh or corned
Heart Stuffed and braised
Liver Broiled or fried
Kidneys Stewed or sautéd
Tail Soup
Suet (kidney suet is the best)
Tripe Lyonnaise, broiled, or fried in batter