Steaks and chops for broiling should be cut at least an inch thick.

•

Panbroiling is a convenient method for cooking thin beef or lamb steaks, chops or patties and smoked ham slices, bacon and Canadian-style bacon.

•

Roasts are more easily carved if the meat is allowed to “set” 20 to 30 minutes before carving.

•

For ease in carving, have the back bone loosened on beef rib and pork loin roasts before cooking.

•

A roast meat thermometer registers the internal temperature or degree of doneness of a roast.

Beef Cuts and Cooking Methods