Focus on Scotch Beef PGI cuts, joints and offal: silverside

Quality Meat Scotland

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Description

The Scotch Beef silverside comprises of 2 main muscles, the triangular side muscle and the long cylindrical salmon muscle found in the hind leg. Click to discover a range of excellent Scotch Beef recipes added by other chefs and suppliers.

Average weight

Depends on carcase size.

Approximate yield

4.5kg

Preparations

Removed from the hind leg by following the natural muscle seams between the topside and the thick flank. It can be strung and cut into smaller roasting joints or all fat may be removed for cutting into steaks.

Uses

Ideal for slow roasting or for braising steaks.

Cooking techniques

Oven Stew

Cut Origin

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Quality Meat Scotland

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Standard Supplier 10th August 2016

Focus on Scotch Beef PGI cuts, joints and offal: silverside

IN ASSOCIATION WITH