What type of cut is this?

[jtupnsmoke]

Hey all,

I just recently bought a cow ( it got killed last Thursday ) and I finally got it all vacuum sealed.  The butcher paper said Beef Rib Roast but I don't think so..

To me, it looks like short ribs

I circled the bone locations since some of it is hard to find.

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• jtupnsmoke
• Mar 22, 2017

 

[jake0531]

Looks like rib roast to me. When I get my butcher beef the short ribs are rectangular and you can't see the bones except for on the ends. Then of course when you cook them the meat shrinks back and it looks like normal, thick ribs

 

[jtupnsmoke]

I was told that the cuts we got are 'butcher' cuts and not restaurant or grocery store quality cuts so I can understand I'll have to do some basic cutting.

I'll take it out of the package tonight and get some better pictures.  I just snapped this picture after I had sealed it so it isn't very clear.

We all know it's already headed into the smoker this weekend I am just wanting to know the cut so I know how long it needs be in there for.  Hell, maybe I need to separate it all, I don't know.

 

[jake0531]

I always trim the fat I don't want and then throw it on the smoker and cook it until probe tender. I like the butcher cuts better than store bought stuff. I know my local butcher pretty well and have been using the shop for years so I know how they do stuff and what's put in the meat and taken out. It's generally better quality than store bought IMO. Makes for some great food!

 

[daveomak]

Looks like a "blade" roast... pot roast type cut......    From the front shoulder....   very flavorful and a bit tough...  needs long cook time....  OR, perfect for grinding and making into beef sausage of sorts...  or burger...     I've Bbq'd those... cooked rare...  enjoyed the flavor and chewed a bit... 

 

[dirtsailor2003]

Looks like the seven bone roasts we get here. Great for pulled beef !

 

[jtupnsmoke]

I'm just really thrown off by the two bones on the right that are pointing towards each other.  If I put it in the fridge tonight, there's no turning back and it's going to get eated.  I'm really going to take it out of the package and get different views of it so we can look at it more.

Thanks for everyone's input so far!