Beef Chuck, Shoulder Clod, Top Blade, Roast,
IMPS/NAMP 114D
Street name - Blade Steak
The
Top Blade, often called the Flat Iron, is one of the most tender beef cuts. A more
economical cut that provides a unique menu opportunity.
Ordering and Purchasing Information
The #114D, Shoulder Clod, Top Blade, Roast, consists of the Infraspinatus muscle, which is
among the top five most tender muscles in the entire carcass. Often called the Flat Iron,
this cut weighs from 2 to 12 pounds.
The #114D, Top Blade Roast can be cut into steaks by
separating it into two pieces by cutting horizontally through the middle to remove the
connective tissue. Each half makes one or two steaks.
