The Basics of Beef Cut Fabrication

Learn the fundamentals of meat cutting for retail.

This video presents a holistic view of breaking down an entire beef carcass, from start to finish, into retail-ready cuts. Get a hands-on realistic view of cutting that includes visual sketches over the top of the carcass to explain different cuts, like the popular flat iron steak. While this tutorial shows experienced hands cutting quickly, becoming proficient with full carcass fabrication takes time and practice. Like any skill, the more you work at it, the better your end result. Before long, you’ll be a practiced hand at getting the next cut of meat ready for your valued customers.