The Wholesale Butchers Guide: Steak

At HP Westwood, we want our customers to make the most of their meat wholesale experience. One of our most popular products is of course our steak. Wholesale beef and steak just happen to be one of the products we get asked about the most. It’s not hard to see why. Steak and beef offer a plethora of options which can be tailored to perfectly meet the requirements of any dedicated meat lover. This is why we thought for this edition of our wholesale butchers guide we would  look at some of the most common cuts of steak and beef as well as talking about their unique benefits. 

Rump

First on our list is one of the most common cuts of beef available. If steak is available at a pub or restaurant, it is highly unlikely that rump would not be an option. Typically available at a lower cost compared to its competitors, this cut of steak is taken from the backside of the cow. It is also a muscle which makes the steak slightly more fatty and chewy.

However, this is not a particularly big issue as most rump enthusiasts cite the fatty substance of the steak as being more flavourful and succulent. If you prefer your steak at a budget and a bit more chewy, next time you are at your local pub or supermarket; it might be worth picking up this main staple of the steak industry. 

Sirloin 

From one of the most readily available steaks in the UK to another. Cuts of Sirloin are taken from the area of the cow between the back and ribs. This cut is significantly less fatty than rump and once more; this cut if typically available at most wholesale butchers across the country.  

Sirloin is typically more expensive, but we can assure you, the extra cost is not lost when it comes to flavour. The much thinner piece of steak has a thin slit of fat going up the steak but both parts are extremely flavourful. This type of steak can also be sold as a boned joint ready to be roasted. 

Rib-Eye

Going back 10 years ago, Rib-eye was much harder to come by. Whilst it was always available at your local Staffordshire slaughterhouse, you couldn’t just purchase the cut from your local shop. However, this deluxe cut of steak is now filling up supermarket shelves and restaurants alike. 

This cut is popular because the meat is very tender and tasty. There is a ribbon of fat running through the centre of the steak and this eye of fat ensures the steak is ideally cooked medium. 

Fillet

One of the undisrupted kings of the steak scene, fillet contains barely any fat which means this steak is ready in record time. This cut is typically more expensive than the previously three mentioned cuts but if you want one of the finest cuts of steak you can buy, you would not go too wrong with a fillet. 

Ribs

When it comes to great quality meat; ribs are usually towards the forefront of the conversation. Often found in steakhouse restaurants or roasting on BBQs; this cut of wholesale beef has been making customers lick their lips after tucking into sufficient, top quality beef. Our mouths are watering just thinking about it. 

Tenderloin 

A beef tenderloin, or eye fillet as it is known in Brazil and France, is a portion of the ever popular T Bone Steak. As you might have guessed from its name; tenderloin is widely regarded as the most tender cut of steak. Steak lovers are largely in agreement on the best way to cook this tender cut of beef. They cite the best way as frying it in a frying pan before finishing it off in the oven.

Beef Shank

Not to be confused with the lamb equivalent; beef shank is quickly becoming one of the most popular cuts of beef. The beef shank is taken from the leg portion of the steer and/or heifer. This cut of wholesale beef is commonly known as one, if not the most, tougher cuts you can purchase. The cut is also becoming more popular due to the fact it has very low fat content. Regardless if this is your preferred texture type, beef shank is still a quality product.

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If you have questions about different cuts of steak or other goings on at your approachable and local meat suppliers, do not hesitate to contact us. Also, be sure to check our website for future updates from your friendly, highly recommended wholesale butchers in Staffordshire.